Kim is a self taught bead artist who is highly motivated by pretty colors and odd items.  She is the owner of Esther Beadwork and has been published in Beadwork and Bead and Button.  Kim was also a Trendsetter for 3 years and teaches at many events such as BeadFest.  

When not beading Kim enjoys the outdoors mountain biking, skiing, hiking, camping.  She lives in Bend OR with her husband and a lazy cat.