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 during 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.