Kim is a self-taught beaded jewelry artist who is highly motivated by pretty colors and unusual objects. She loves experimenting with interesting textures, and she enjoys designing projects and making kits for sale through her company, Esther Beadwork. She teaches classes at shows and bead societies nationwide. Kim was a Starman Trendsetter for three years, and her work has been published in Beadwork and Bead & Button. When she isn’t beading, Kim enjoys mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and camping. She lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband and a lazy cat.