About Me
Short Biography
Kim Trickey is one of the few western artists who is blessed to live the lifestyle she loves and paints. Born and raised in Arizona on a large working cattle ranch, Kim comes by her love and knowledge of ranch life and the cowboy way more honestly than most. Her lifetime of observation and participation enables Kim to see the western essence not only through the lens of experience but also "through the unique eyes of a woman".
Born in the small town of St. Johns, Arizona, she was a self-taught artist in her early years. Drawing and horses were always her first great loves! When Kim's father asked her at age five what she wanted to be when she grew up, her confident answer was, "Mostly Queen, but part artist." (Her husband Macky says that she still holds to that aspiration!)
She and her husband Macky have four children and have spent the last 24 years managing a large cattle ranch near Springerville, Arizona. During this time, Kim's cowboy art career has continued to expand and develop, earning her recognition and respect in the western art community.
Education & Professional Experience
- Bachelor of Fine Arts -- Studio Art w/ minor in Art History/English, Arizona State University - Main, Tempe, AZ
- Art Teacher for 15 years at Northland Pioneer College, AZ
- Scottsdale Artists School -- Studied with Robert "Shoofly" Shufelt, Scottsdale, AZ
- CAA Workshop, West Yellowstone, MT
Selected Shows, Awards, & Publications
- 2008 White House Christmas Tree ornament design
- George Phippen Art Show, Gold Medal watercolor and Gold Medal drawing
- Scottsdale Artist School, "Best of the Brightest" and Northlight Award
- Meeker Classic Art Show, 1st Place, $1000 Award
- National Stock Dog Show, Poster Artist, $1000 Award
- Cheyenne Frontier Days Art Show
- Trappings of the American West
- Arizona Nationals "Cowboy Classic" Poster Artist 1992, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008
- Arizona Cattlegrowers, REF Auction Highest Selling Artwork
- Covers: Chronicle of the Horse, Arizona Cattlelog, New Mexico Stockman, Arizona Quarter Horse, Colorado Cattleguard, Utah Cattleman, Arizona High School Rodeo Finals Program, Ranch Magazine, The Working Border Collie
- Featured in The Western Horseman, March 1996 issue and June 1995 Gallery Section
Galleries
- Diamond West Gallery - 1746 East White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop, Arizona 85935, (928) 367-0267 www.diamondwestgallery.com
- K5 Gallery - 514 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938, (928) 333-4323, (800) 814-6451
