Combining his love of travel with his enjoyment of observing human nature, Kim paints on location. Immediacy is apparent in his work because, according to Kim, it is the nature of his subjects and the most instinctive way to paint. "The process is like a performance. It combines the magic of spontaneity with candid observation of people." Form and light are critical elements in his compositions of street and market scenes, fishing boats and interiors. He has participated in numerous exhibitions including the New York Allied Artists of America, the National Academy of Design, and the National Academy of Western Arts.