KATHERINE KLIMITAS
ARTIST | PUBLIC SPEAKER | DESIGNER
Meet Katherine
I’m Katherine Klimitas, artist, speaker, author and graphic designer.
I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta, better known as Brittle Bone Disease. I get around in an electric wheelchair. I’m 2 feet, 7 inches tall. And by age 10, I had broken 500+ bones.
But there was no way my parents and I were going to let my disease dictate my happiness.
My parents influenced me the most. They made me want to make something of myself, and I was going to be happy doing it—end of story.
During my senior year at Loyola University, I started KAK Art & Designs. While my services have changed since 2011, I’ve stayed focused on 2 key areas: 1) expanding my reach and capabilities as a watercolor artist; and 2) motivating others to contribute to their communities.
After owning my business for nearly a decade, what keeps me striving for something more?
I want my work to bring people joy.
For more info, check out these features from Nola.com, Adobe, and Artsy Shark!
As veterinarians, my parents always taught me to respect all animals, no matter how large or small. This show is a visual representation of that appreciation in our beautiful state!
My exhibit, What a Wonderful World: A Louisiana Menagerie, is currently hanging in the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and will remain there until the end of November.
Whether you are looking to treat yourself or are searching for the perfect, unique gift for a family member or loved one, my Etsy store is the place to be! From one-of-a-kind jewelry designs to various homeware items and original art, I have a little something for everyone!
Graphic Design
Katherine attended Loyola University New Orleans, graduating summa cum laude in 2011 with a BA in graphic design. In addition to her watercolor art and public speaking engagements, she has a steady roster of design clients that she serves on a daily basis. Katherine’s clients include the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, NAMI Southeast Louisiana, People Beating Cancer, Fleur de Lis Insurance, Top Taco, Snug Harbor, Krewe du Pooch and more. Although she has even had the opportunity to work with Rod Stewart and Styx, she mainly specializes in social media and email communications, branding packages, and other printed design collateral.
