Kim Lewis

   A childhood of outdoor experiences in Idaho nurtured Kim Lewis' love for the natural world. After studio art courses at Boise State University, Kim's desire for classical training took him to Bavaria, Germany. There he embarked on a four-year private apprenticeship in wood sculpture under two masters. This early European approach in developing technical skills in addition to exercising self-discipline and patience has lead to traditional, contemporary, and abstract pieces, both in figurative and bas-relief murals. Joint ventures with woodturners, sculptors, and architects have expanded his scope of endeavors. His work can be seen in public locations such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Oregon Coastal Field Office, Newport, Oregon; Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center, Castle Rock, Washington; and the Hall of Birds at the Museum of Natural History, Los Angeles, California. Commissioned Pieces have also been installed in the Dome Chapel near Loveland, Colorado, and the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, as well as in private homes in Canada, Germany and the United States.

Kim and his family are currently living near Portland, Oregon, where he recently finished a new sculpture studio which enhances his ability to explore wood, stone and cast sculpture.