Breathtaking realism. Uncompromising authenticity. Attention to minute detail.
These are the qualities that set Kim Norlien's paintings apart from the field. His award winning nostalgia pieces are reminiscent of Currier & Ives, capturing the joy and simplicity of days gone by. Equally captivating are his wildlife scenes, inviting viewers to peacefully gaze upon wildlife in their natural state.

Each Norlien painting is painstakingly researched to ensure that every detail - whether it be wildlife, architecture, or landscape - is captured precisely as it would be found in Mother Nature's domain. Painting predominantly in acrylics, Norlien complements his technical detail with skillful interplay of light and shadow. The result is subtle, but powerful - vibrant, lifelike, compelling.

Norlien's work has garnished numerous national and regional awards. He takes inspiration for his paintings from his mid-western surroundings. Norlien lives with his wife and four children in Blaine, Minnesota.