Creative people can’t
stop creating. It’s in their souls and hearts — to take the images they see in
their mind’s eye and bring them to life through paint, sculptures, or other visual
art forms. Nevertheless, other aspects fall into these artistic peoples’ worlds
over time. For example, parenting.
Such is the case
with Kati Kleimola, a Toledo-area artist whose work is scheduled to appear at
the Art Depo in Bowling Green starting May 20. In addition to filling her
creative cup, Kleimola teaches art to others while also dealing with the daily
routines of motherhood and family life.

“It’s always seemed natural to me,” she said. “My Mom encouraged me to make creative messes and to let my imagination run wild. I always knew I wanted to be an artist.”
After studying at
the Columbus College of Art and Design and the University of Toledo, Kleimola
started her business two years ago at the same time she taught art and was
raising her small children.
“I felt the need to begin painting more regularly,” she said. “I felt like I was losing a part of me, so I started to set aside time each day to paint.”
“I felt the need to begin painting more regularly,” she said. “I felt like I was losing a part of me, so I started to set aside time each day to paint.”
Kleimola’s husband
encouraged her to take more time to paint and even pushed her to apply to
University of Toledo’s “Art on the Mall” while she was seven months pregnant.
At first, she humored him. Kleimola figured she wouldn’t be accepted.
“Then my acceptance letter came in the mail, which was the push I needed to keep painting,” she said.
She appeared at the show with her then four-week-old infant, won third place, and sold all her work. After that, more doors opened for Kleimola until “artist” became her official title and full-time job.
“Then my acceptance letter came in the mail, which was the push I needed to keep painting,” she said.
She appeared at the show with her then four-week-old infant, won third place, and sold all her work. After that, more doors opened for Kleimola until “artist” became her official title and full-time job.

When it comes to dividing work and family, Kleimola manages it her own way.
“I would say it’s more of a juggling act than a balancing act,” she said. “There are times when my kids need more of me, so my art is put on hold so I can care for my family. Then there are times when I am preparing for a show or gallery opening and my focus is on my art.”
Kleimola credits her family for helping out during those more hectic times. As a mother and creator, Kleimola feels a bond between the two.
“Motherhood and
creating are both so intertwined with who I am that it’s almost impossible to
separate them. I became a mom at 20, so both roles have gone hand-in-hand for
the last 10 years.”
With Mother’s Day
fast approaching, Kleimola believes mothers need to work on self-care to keep
them level.
“When I was younger and with less children, I would sometimes feel guilty about taking time to make art,” Kleimola explained. “What I’ve learned over the years is that taking the time to invest in my own mental and physical health allows me to give a better version of myself to my children.”
“When I was younger and with less children, I would sometimes feel guilty about taking time to make art,” Kleimola explained. “What I’ve learned over the years is that taking the time to invest in my own mental and physical health allows me to give a better version of myself to my children.”
Kleimola is
expecting a late Mother’s Day gift in the form of baby number five, due in
September.
Do
you know an amazing mother and artist like Kleimola? Let us know about her!
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