Kimberly Obee "Build Me Up" Lithograph

These are hand-printed lithographs produced in a varied edition, with changes in both background color and key drawing color from one impression to the next. Several unique variations are still available for purchase—please inquire for details.

Kimberly Obee is a printmaker, book artist, and illustrator whose work explores overlooked landscapes and wild botanicals. Her imagery is rooted in close observation, often beginning with plein-air drawings made in her sketchbook. Recurring themes of plants and place reflect her deep connection to the natural environments she’s lived in across the U.S.

Kimberly Obee is a printmaker, book artist, and illustrator whose work is rooted in place and observation. Inspired by the varied landscapes she’s lived in—from New England forests to the New Mexico desert—her imagery often centers on wild plants and overlooked environments. Her sketchbook is her most essential tool, and she’s rarely without it, capturing spontaneous plein-air studies of the world around her.

Obee holds an MFA in Book Arts from the University of Iowa Center for the Book (2022) and a BFA in Printmaking from Hartford Art School (2014). She is the founder of Wishing Flower Press & Bindery and formerly worked with book artist Daniel Essig. She’s also been involved with Pyramid Atlantic (MD) and Remarque/New Grounds (NM). Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

All materials that come in contact with the print are fully archival. Packaged using rigid boards to assure safe shipping. Ships via FedEx standard flat rate of $42 to anywhere in the US. Request a quote for international shipping. Local pickup is available for free.