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 her summers and school holidays at her parent'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.

Accompanied by her maternal grandfather, a large animal Veterinarian, she observed and tracked deer, bighorn sheep, numerous mammals, and a variety of birds.

Her father was quite artistic, and encouraged his young daughter to draw and paint the creatures she encountered. This was the foundation for her future to become a sculptor.

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. and the Oklahoma City Zoological Gardens; Oklahoma City, OK.

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; Gilcrease Museum, OK and Distinguished Women In Marine Art; CT.

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 was recently awarded the Leonard J. Meiselman Memorial Award for Traditional Sculpture at the Salmagundi Club, from the American Artists Professional League, and the Dominico Facci Memorial Award at the National Arts Club, from Allied Artists of America. Both organizations are based in New York City.

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

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