Klingeler is a Disabled Veteran who served his country with the U.S Marine Corps. He has found painting to be a therapeutic outlet for managing anxiety and PTSD.

 

Klingeler was born in Michigan, raised in Los Angeles and lived in Seattle while attending Art School. He started oil painting in Seattle while working various law enforcement jobs. He went on to become one of the first Federal Air Marshalls hired after 9/11.

 

Klingeler since moved to Phoenix where he continued his education obtaining a Masters degree in Psychology. With his passion for art and his quest to understand human behavior, Klingeler is committed to supporting mental health initiatives. He donates a portion of every sale to PTSD and anxiety research.

 

Klingeler’s other creative outlets include music and writing. Music is  the inspirational catalyst that provides dynamic energy he puts into every work of art. His life experience and education inspires him to capture human understanding through art.