As a native of the West, Kyle Sims’ love of the vast landscapes and the array of animals inhabiting them came naturally.  Early exposure to wildlife has made Sims feel at home in the wild among the many creatures such as elk, bison, deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, and moose.  He captures the essence of all that nature offers to him to tell a story through his canvases. The artist paints to visually relive the experiences he has had in the wild.  Sims says, “…being in close contact with creatures other than human is very exciting and emotionally stimulating. I have to relay that onto canvas so as to share it with others. Some of the animals can be very aggressive and unpredictable.  Other animals can be extremely social, much like humans, causing my curiosity to grow.  That is why I paint what I paint.”

Sims is young, but he has an impressive portfolio of work that embodies the talent and experiences of a much more seasoned artist.  His goal is to be the best painter he can be.  Living in Montana and being surrounded by the many subjects he loves to paint, Sims travels and takes in all that the magnificent landscape offers.  From spring wildflowers in the Grand Tetons to Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone to snow-covered vistas throughout Big Sky country, Sims observes, sketches, and photographs animals to later bring them to life on canvas.  He takes advantage of every opportunity to also paint on location.  Crediting their advice and studying their techniques, Sims has observed and worked with some of the most admired artists painting today.  Sims has also learned to interpret wildlife through first-hand experience.  The artist believes, “The more interaction there is going on in the field, the better the storytelling – and the painting.”

~ Yellowstone Face Off - Bison by artist Kyle Sims	Evening Preparations - Cougar by wildlife artist Kyle Sims	Full Throttle - Buffalo herd by wildlife artist Kyle Sims
Huckleberry Heaven - grizzly bear by wildlife artist Kyle Sims	Northern Social - bull elk and harem by western artist Kyle Sims	Social Hour - autumn elk herd by wildlife artist Kyle Sims
Some Guys Have All the Luck - Moose by wildlife artist Kyle Sims	Spring Loaded - mountain lion by wildlife artist Kyle Sims	Summer Rumble - Bison bulls battling by wildlife artist Kyle Sims
The Melodramatics of September - Elk Herd by wildlife artist Kyle Sims	When the Dance Ends - battling bisons by western artist Kyle Sims