Born and raised in Chicago, Kim now resides in New Mexico (and loves it). She graduatedfrom North Park University with a B.A. in Art and went on to work for Chicago areapublishers as a graphic artist. She eventually began concentrating on fineart and for thelast 15 years has shown her work in local galleries and art fairs.Kim is known for her use of vintage buttons, costume jewelry, collaged paper and foundobjects. Her highly textured, colorful mixed media pieces are sometimes whimsical,sometimes thought provoking and always original.“I sold vintage and antique items forseveral years and during that time I accumulated many bits and pieces of jewelry, glass,ephemera, buttons etc. that I started incorporating into my paintings. I thoroughly enjoyedhighlighting these items in new and interesting ways. While I do still love painting“traditionally” in acrylic, I can’t stop making these fun pieces!”