Kim grew up in Marin County and has been drawing and painting her entire life. She has studied graphic design and painting at , The Blandford School in Dorset, England, University of California at Davis, Art Center in Pasadena, CA., University of Washington in Seattle, WA., and College of Marin in Kentfield, CA. Her work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, public spaces, and private collections. Her studio is at the ICB, Studio #338 , 480 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito, CA. 94965