Kim Shaklee, a successful wildlife and marine sculptor, distinguishes herself from other artists by her ability to transform static metal into fluid motion to capture the essence of an animal.

Kim is a native of Denver, Colorado. She spent summers and holidays of her youth at her family’s summer home in Estes Park, Colorado.  The rugged beauty and grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park served as her backyard.  It was there; Kim developed a deep appreciation for the natural world and an intense love for wildlife.  Kim was able to study an abundance of wildlife first hand, giving her a strong foundation for her future as a Sculptor.

Combining her life experiences, knowledge, strong artistic abilities and love for creatures of land and sea, Kim has become a skilled wildlife and marine artist.

Shaklee's works have been shown in many national and international exhibitions and are included in collections around the world, including the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the Oklahoma City Zoological Gardens; Oklahoma City, OK and Benson Park Sculpture Garden in
Loveland, CO.

Notable showings include the prestigious National Academy of Design in New York, Mystic International Maritime Exhibition, CT, Art of the Animal Kingdom, VT, American Art in Miniature, OK, Distinguished Women in Marine Art, CT and inclusion in multiple shows held at the National Arts Club and Salmagundi Club in New York.

Kim has received numerous awards including the Gold Medal of Honor from Allied Artists of America, the Paul Manship Memorial Award and the Anna Hyatt Huntington Bronze Medal.  She has garnered several Best of Shows and People’s Choice awards from art competitions throughout the country.

Her sculptures have been the subject of several editorial features in well-known publications, including Art of the West, Southwest Art, Wildlife Art, Sporting Classics, American Artist and InformArt.    

Shaklee’s work has been published in a book titled “Wild Washington – Sculptures A to Z” by Nancy Arbuthnot and Cathy Abramson which explores various art forms located throughout the Washington D.C. area.  Additionally, Kim’s sculpture will be included in a new book written by Lane Vanover which is due to be released in December of 2009, titled “Sculptors of the Rockies”.

Memberships include: American Society of Marine Artists (Fellow), Allied Artists of America, American Artists Professional League (Fellow), Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club, Pen & Brush, Inc. and Women Artists of the West.

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