Kyra Teis
Biography
Kyra Teis began her artistic career while majoring in folklore as an undergraduate. Drawn to symbolic and mythological imagery, she studied folktales and other stories from many different cultures. During this time, she identified that writing and illustrating children's books would be a perfect way to combine many of the things she loved.
Kyra has been surrounded by the arts all her life. Her mother, whose first career was a costume designer for the theater, let Kyra play in the workshop with fancy wigs, fabric and colorful trim. Kyra learned her distinctive paper collage technique from her father, who was a contemporary artist. Her father's studio was always open to her, with unlimited access to paper, paint, and other art supplies.
These days, Kyra draws inspiration from her extensive travels, her husband and young daughter. She lives near Albany, NY.
Kyra has been surrounded by the arts all her life. Her mother, whose first career was a costume designer for the theater, let Kyra play in the workshop with fancy wigs, fabric and colorful trim. Kyra learned her distinctive paper collage technique from her father, who was a contemporary artist. Her father's studio was always open to her, with unlimited access to paper, paint, and other art supplies.
These days, Kyra draws inspiration from her extensive travels, her husband and young daughter. She lives near Albany, NY.
