Kai Klimiont

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Animals

Cartoon & Humour

Character Design

Children & Family

Christmas/Celebrations

Fantasy

Food & Drink

Maps

Photorealistic

Realistic

A muscular moose holding a glass of wine, digital painting by Kai Klimiont

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Digital bird warrior holding a giant sword, by Kai Klimiont

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Man holding glowing lasso near candle and skulls in dark scene by Kai Klimiont

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Futuristic martial artist performing a flying kick in a digital background by Kai Klimiont

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Moose dressed as Santa riding a motorcycle in snowy forest by Kai Klimiont

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Moose dressed as Jedi wielding blue lightsaber by Kai Klimiont

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Fluffy friends to cuddle

Furry comrades sprung from imagination are his specialty.

Based in Hamburg, Kai is inspired by both European and American comic books, sci-fi and horror movies, ancient architecture and great painters like Gentileschi, Botticelli and Rubens, as well as the animation studio Pixar. Humour is an important element in his character design process, as he seeks ways to establish that all important connection between the creature he’s working on and the viewer. Clients enjoy the fact that they always get something original when working with Kai.

Approach

Every image begins with sketches, and when Kai has determined his composition he adds colour with paint or digitally, later tweaking the image and adding texture and detail to ground it and draw the viewer in.

Key Software

Photoshop

Styles

Kai’s style varies depending on the look and feel required by the project, but there’s always an undercurrent of naivety and Naturalism in his art. He paints characters and scenes as he sees them.

Languages

German, English

Impressions

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Interview

What drew you to illustration/design? Becoming an Illustrator has always been my dream. Do you have any formal design training? No, learning things was my motivation. Where do you live? I live in a mixture of imagination and realism and quite naturally in a world of clients requirements and all of that mostly in Hamburg. Can you describe your studio for me? The sanctuary, the treasure box, the "site of crime"… The one room where I spent most of my time.What is your biggest inspiration? Anything original and queer. I love good movies in comfortable cinemas. How do you get the best ideas? I harvest them, when they are ripe from the big tree of imaginations.What technique do you use?With everything that is helpful for the particular job, but mostly digital.Tell us about a favorite project you have recently completed.The foxes for the Fuechschen brewery.Who are your illustration heroes? All of the good illustrators and great images. Gentileschi, Boticelli, Rubens, Pixar. Do you keep a sketchbook? Many, also with loose papers. What are your hobbies?Drawing and painting. If you were not an illustrator, what would you be?Female illustrator. Who would you like to meet? God at eye level. If you could travel back in time, where would you go to? I would have loved to paint an entire cave in the Stone Age and nowadays people would find it and make a big fuss over it. What kind of music do you listen to?Anything inspiring. Classic, Rock, Metal. What is the funniest thing you have ever done? A long time ago, or was it only yesterday? On a lush, but not too lush summer evening, I sat on a meadowy and flavorsome hillock underneath a lovely roof of leaves and furthermore a twinkling and starry sky and drew a picture, when a little multi-armed angel sat down gently on my left shoulder…. but this would lead us too far. If you won the lottery, would you still work as illustrator?Clearly a yes and no. Do you collect anything?Only happy clients. Do you have a favorite game? Pok ta pok, Gaelic Football, Hurling and all others with creative rules.

Favourites

Arbeitswerkzeug: Pinsel, analog und digital, Acryl, Öl, Gouache, Tempera Kunstgalerie: Falckenberg Galerie, Guggenheim Bilbao Laden: Manufactum, Biber, alles an wirklich Nachhaltigem was mich mein gutes Geld kostet. Home & Garden, Wäscherei … Cafe: Das Hundertwassercafé in Ottensen Essen: fernöstlich oder Pommes Schranke Getränk: biodynamisch angebauter Jasmintee, zu guter Gelegenheit auch mit Schuß (indischem Pflaumenschnaps)

Cheerful young person playing electric guitar on star stage by Kai Klimiont

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Cartoon polar bear, alien, and monkey characters by Kai Klimiont

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Fox wearing tribal costume dances with magical smoke from bottle by Kai Klimiont

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Green cartoon bird with money floating around by Kai Klimiont

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Carob pods with green leaves on gradient background by Kai Klimiont

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Easter bunnies holding Toffifee chocolate boxes by Kai Klimiont

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Squirrel mascot character holding vitamins by artist Kai Klimiont

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Teddy bear holding red heart surrounded by red roses by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic eagle in colorful floral shirt and vest by Kai Klimiont

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Boy in red shirt with werewolf behind, full moon and school in background by Kai Klimiont

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Glowing carved jack-o'-lantern with animal ears and skeletal hands by Kai Klimiont

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Three cartoon big cat characters by Kai Klimiont in varied costumes and poses

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Detailed map of resort complex with multiple buildings and landscape by Kai Klimiont

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Aerial illustration of a resort with pools, gardens, and buildings by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic fox couple with guitar and psychedelic van by Kai Klimiont

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Pink piggy bank inside a red and white Santa Claus hat by Kai Klimiont

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Pioneers traveling with covered wagon at sunset by Kai Klimiont

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Fox in red ice hockey uniform skating and handling puck on ice by Kai Klimiont

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Green wrapped candy and unwrapped green sweet by Kai Klimiont

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Three dancing cartoon bears in colorful outfits by Kai Klimiont

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Red parrot cartoon with bird sketches by Kai Klimiont

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Cartoon reindeer wearing red and green scarf by Kai Klimiont

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Smiling red tractor with farm animals in a bright rural setting by Kai Klimiont

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Colorful illustrated map of central Europe with castles and landmarks by Kai Klimiont

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Three cartoon characters: bee with crown, pirate octopus, karate dragon by Kai Klimiont

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Meditating fox spirit with white beard and orange robe by Kai Klimiont

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Smiling fruit-shaped candies in yellow, green, red, and orange by Kai Klimiont

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Mystical fox in robes with a glowing crystal ball by artist Kai Klimiont

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Santa Claus and reindeer holding Toffifee candy boxes in snow scenes by Kai Klimiont

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Boy transforming into wolf under full moon by Kai Klimiont

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Cartoon girl in pink athletic wear doing a flexible pose on a scale by Kai Klimiont

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Red cherries and blackcurrants with leaves on a soft background by Kai Klimiont

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Fantasy adventurers with castle and looming figure in the background by Kai Klimiont

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Aerial view of a residential complex surrounded by trees and parking, by Kai Klimiont

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Aerial illustration of sports complex with tennis courts and pool by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic fox soccer player crouching with soccer ball by Kai Klimiont

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Polar bear holding a light bulb in a red kitchen by Kai Klimiont

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Milka chocolate squares with mandarin slices on creamy swirl by Kai Klimiont

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Three happy cartoon bees with yellow wings by Kai Klimiont

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Cheerful squirrel holding pinecone among holly leaves and red berries by Kai Klimiont

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Tiger cub resting on tree branch in soft sunlight by Kai Klimiont

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Santa Claus with sack near sleigh and reindeer in snowy forest by Kai Klimiont

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Colorful coastal map featuring ships, jungle animals, and village by Kai Klimiont

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Snake wrapped around a glowing digital circuit board rod by Kai Klimiont

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Two anthropomorphic donkeys holding cards with playful expressions by Kai Klimiont

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Holiday elves holding gifts in snowy scene by Kai Klimiont

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Festive elf with presents on snowy rooftop under starry sky by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic moose in suit holding whisky bottle by Kai Klimiont

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Cartoon blue hippos and kangaroo characters by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic fox in vintage corset and stockings holding a cigarette by Kai Klimiont

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Carved glowing jack-o'-lantern pumpkin with sinister expression by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic squirrels with big tails holding green objects by Kai Klimiont

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Smiling Yeti with white fur takes selfie in snowy forest by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic bird pilot with goggles and winter coat by Kai Klimiont

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Colorful animated fruits and vegetables with happy faces by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic fox character with blonde hair and white wings in red lingerie by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic fox pirate woman with pistol and parrot skeleton by Kai Klimiont

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Vegan food pyramid illustration with plant-based foods and a woman jogging, by Kai Klimiont

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Animated characters climbing a glowing pyramid with winged eye symbol by Kai Klimiont

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Fresh peaches, plums, strawberries, apricots, cinnamon, and vanilla pods by Kai Klimiont

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Medieval coastal village with workers and boats at sunset by Kai Klimiont

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Confident polar bear wearing a red scarf standing near a blue door by Kai Klimiont

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Milka chocolate squares with mixed berries on a swirling red and white background by Kai Klimiont

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Cheerful lion mascot tossing cereal flakes, artwork by Kai Klimiont

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Smiling orange squirrel mascot in green overalls saying danke by Kai Klimiont

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Illustration of a smiling hedgehog with quills on white background by Kai Klimiont

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Bigfoot looking at images on smartphone and laptop by Kai Klimiont

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Anthropomorphic tiger character on golden throne by Kai Klimiont

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Selected Clients

Daimler AG, Eduard Gerlach GmbH, Ferrero, Gerber, Heidegold, Kosmos Verlag, Neue Leben Versicherung, OKI, Queisser Pharma GmbH, REWE Österreich, Storck KG, Teekanne, Vitanas