My work includes original oil paintings that have been shown abroad, won multiple awards & recognition in artistic genre application of watercolor, acrylic and multimedia. After a successful early career in Engineering & Robotics, I found through the ashes of a divorce the inspiration and purpose to begin writing and painting. Since then, I have been honored to have Fine Art Studios' & Gallery locations across the US in Ohio, Indiana, New Mexico, Kentucky, Georgia and Florida.

Artist & Author Kris Courtney

Please take time to enjoy all of my Artistry & Publications, Including the latest Award-Winning Hilarious Cozy Florida Snowbird Mystery 'FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER' Available Everywhere - 'Wake Up, Earl! ©"

Thank you for taking time to visit and I hope you can find something here that brings joy to your heart and a smile to your face - Blessings, Kris

Accidentals - Fine Art Original piano painting by American Artist Kris Courtney

Winter Haven Florida BayView Abstract Fine Art Original Painting by American Artist Kris Courtney

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Silver Haired Antics & Mischievous Florida Snowbirds

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FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER is an International Bestselling and Award-Winning Cozy Comedy Snowbird Mystery by American Artist & Author Kris Courtney. A resident of Florida from various locations, he has knowledge of the region and all the snowbird antics set inside a Florida golf community. Awarded 'Best Cozy Mystery' Team of 2023 by AudioBookReviewer Magazine, Narrator Mari Oyaizu Carson enthusiastically brings to life the delightfully eccentric inhabitants of a senior mobile home park. A masterpiece of voice acting that makes listening easy and impossible to pause. The recognition & awards continue as recently nominated for the M&M Mystery & Mayhem 2024 Chanticleer Cozy Mystery Books to be announced in April at The 2025 Chanticleer Authors Conference & the 2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards Ceremony Thursday – Sunday, April 3 – 6, 2025. Recently featured in the prestigious internationally recognized magazine "Golf Central Magazine" November 15, 2024 Issue Vol25/8. Excerpt pg. 42 "Courtney has crafted a golf community comedy that highlights an incredible mystery tale full of hilarious moments and unforgettable scenes from the first tee box all the way to the gumshoe sleuth adventures of uncovering clues at the clubhouse. The story is rich with humor, intrigue, and a vivid portrayal of life, making it a delightful read for fans of the genre. Stewart, the protagonist, is quickly made aware of the 'Beware of the Twentieth' and 'Wake Up, Earl!' community secrets." 5-Star Reviews: "The author's ability to have you 'see and feel' the Florida scenery is so awesome you can smell the air and feel the humidity. You want to hang out with these people. The mystery (and I'm not spoiling anything) is cleverly written..." "I was hooked at the title!" It has been the most engaging book I have read and reread." "I want them as my friends!! I swear this would make a great weekly TV show." (Film/TV Rights have already been queried by CAA) We Need Your Help, Please! Despite the challenge of the ongoing 2024 distribution challenges and our previous 4.7 ranking that has been under attack, American Artist & Author Kris Courtney's International Bestselling Cozy Comedy Snowbird Mystery continues to break through the barrier and is now up for the prestigious 2025 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Award for Best Cozy of the Year! Published under the micro-publishing of KCProduction, we are in need of the funding to secure travel and attend the 2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards Ceremony Thursday – Sunday, April 3 – 6, 2025. As a small micro-publisher and author, the impact of the summer of 2024 mainstream media, we are asking for your help to attend this global event in person! And albeit nothing has been announced in the press coverage, we are both confident and professionally excited to elevate this hilarious award-winning book to the next level of global publishing and recognition! Once your contribution pushes us into the spotlight by reaching our goal, this event is to be held at the Bellingham Yacht Club Event Center, located at beautiful Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham, Washington, we will bring live updates, commentary, and social media content to share. In addition, to give value added to your contribution, everyone who assists in this lifetime experience will be announced and shared (should you allow) to reflect your generosity to this journey. THREE (3) contributors will receive conference SWAG and/or personally signed material PLUS+++ a copy of the International Award-Winning Novel (winners selected at random and announced 72 hours after the award ceremony). Your contribution is greatly appreciated!

Fine Art Original Collection of Paintings

American Author Kris Courtney FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER Snowbirds do more than just Flock "Stewart Johnson had worked hard his entire life to reach retirement. However, his Golden Years would prove to be more of a challenge than he anticipated after his wife passed away. Seeking to find peace of mind and warmth in Florida, Stewart became surrounded by a tribe of Snowbird residents who took him on a journey of laughter and sleuthing inside a gossip riddled community filled with the humorous dysfunction of overgrown children." Every lifestyle imaginable can be found from the LGBTQ of the hilarious antics of 'Micah' down to the straight lace Marine Corp Sergeant, Police Detective or the Flirtatious 'Jodi' and her tight fitting mini skirts...

Norma Jean's Sun, Memoir ( Based on a True Story ) "A Wonderful commentary on the very things that make us all human" "Brave honesty of confession, makes the book unique" "Touching story, full of hope" The story is not only convincingly true, but will rivet the reader with its genuine and unassuming pathos. It is this kind of brave honesty of confession and growing philosophy that makes the book unique. Miraculous tale of how a boy, born into unimaginable physical and emotional pain and destined to be a misfit, finds his way in a world of “others.” Few could survive so many torturous years of surgical intervention and a ensuing lifelong struggle with drugs and alcohol addiction and come out ahead. This moving tale reveals not only the struggle and heartrending elements of generational lives “gone wrong,” but also the love and growth of a human being overcoming the odds and determined to find a way to live life to the fullest. Based on a true story, the author’s unapologetic prose prompts enduring ethical questions and makes a gripping, personal read. Norma Jean's Sun is painfully reflective yet ultimately hopeful, a story told through the eyes of a boy who believes he has been mistakenly born into the world and a man who conquers physical and emotional injustice--and thrives. The reader will be challenged to answer the difficult questions of right and wrong as they may apply to his or her own life. It is clear that it is the hope of this author that the reader's conclusions will lead to a more fulfilled view of the "parallel beauty that lives just beneath the surface for us all."

This Full Feature, Family history of choices, imposing consequences and the people who survive with grace and unparalleled ability! A dramatic journey of secrets, the carrier unknown and the burden imposed. Norma will stride through the illumination of what is possible and the shadow of reality to raise a child with special needs, all while searching for her own true love. "Never in our silent moments of illusion do we sense the dark parallel that lives beside us. Nor do we suspect the carrier." "A Wonderful commentary on the very things that make us all human" "Brave honesty of confession, makes the book unique" "Touching story, full of hope" The story is not only convincingly true, but will rivet the reader with its genuine and unassuming pathos. “This Adaptation of Norma Jean’s Sun is a memoir that came from the depths of one man’s struggle to become a predefined member of a social mold which was never cast.” The story is described by reviewers as “Eloquent, stirring and emotional, inspirational to the courageous” Norma’s Sun is more than a movie. It’s a story that will bring awareness to the many families who live with and adapt with disabilities! Our aim is to inspire, engage and participate through awareness, community & personal involvement. Proceeds from the movie will go to the Riley Children’s Hospital Fund, Ruth Lyons Foundation of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Parkinson Disease Foundation, Colon Cancer Alliance, March of Dimes, St. Jude and mutual Advocacy for many! I am actively, humbly and sincere in my search for a champion to believe! I am submitting a powerful Best Seller, Award Winning Project for those willing to become greater than the image in transparency and support of others! I am eager to speak with you! I know you will be moved and perhaps find yourself emotionally challenged by the strength of this message. If you have ever wonder what it takes, I wrote the initial working draft adaptation screenplay and am completely prepared to align in theme with a team of coverage and production. We are staged and ready for You and the Opportunity of becoming a Champion of this Powerful Cinematic Masterpiece!

FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER Snowbirds do more than just Flock Stewart Johnson, a recently widowed retiree, expected nothing more than to settle quietly into his new life at Sun Gate, surrounded by the warmth of the Florida sun and the company of fellow snowbirds. Yet, life has other plans. Drawn into a community bursting with vibrant personalities and capricious intrigues, Stewart finds himself at the center of a laugh-out-loud mystery that will challenge his perceptions of friendship and fun. This fictional satire comedy cozy mystery novel is not just a book but an experience, inviting listeners of all ages to revel in the humorous dysfunctions of a group of overgrown children retirees whose antics and mysteries provide endless entertainment. From the first moment to the last, listeners will encounter a saga filled with suspense, laughter, and a series of shockers that will keep them on their toes. Whether youre considering the snowbird lifestyle or simply looking for your next book club treasure, "Florida Retirement Is Murder" is your passport to a world where old age meets golden opportunities to laugh, solve mysteries, and maybe even act a little mischievous. Perfect for your summer beach book list, this colorful story is poised to become a favorite on every bookshelf and screen, captivating you with its creative metaphors and the genuine camaraderie of Sun Gate. Laugh, guess, and reminisce with "Florida Retirement Is Murder," where snowbirds do more than just flock—they turn every day into an unforgettable adventure. AWARD-WINNER: 'Best Cozy Mystery Team' 2023 Audiobook Reviewer—"OUTSTANDING FUN!... Unchaperoned children at a never-ending Sadie Hawkins dance with a spiked punch... You'll pray your inner child will enjoy this much freedom while getting into this much trouble... (Narrator Mari Oyaizu Carson)—a masterpiece of voice acting that makes listening easy and impossible to pause... A fun, light cozy mystery with well-developed characters."

Exit Painting from Paducah Kentucky - PONY UP

Beach Chait in the Ocean on the Sea Shore Beach - Original Art

An Act of Identity Honorable Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John Boehner recognizes American Artist Kris Courtney and "Proudly Displays" ACT (Original Oil Painting - First Issue AP) in West Chester Ohio Office. In notice of the January 5th, 2011 swearing in as Speaker of the House, Courtney delivered this 'One of a... Kind'

Artist BIO

My work includes original oil paintings that have been shown abroad, won multiple awards & recognition in artistic genre application of watercolor, acrylic and multimedia. After a successful early career in Engineering & Robotics, I found through the ashes of a divorce the inspiration and purpose to begin writing and painting. Since then, I have been honored to have Fine Art Studios' & Gallery locations across the US in Ohio, Indiana, New Mexico, Kentucky, Georgia and Florida.

As well, I have penned an Award Winning International Screenplay (Norma’s Sun) and other various publications that include a personal memoir as well a collection of self published children’s books. This new publication is a rebirth of creativity from a series of setbacks that left me in a deep depression and writers block as I began to emerge with an Award-Winning 2023 New Release as Florida Retirement Is Murder - The Perfect Gumshoe Sleuth Detective Adventure in a Florida Snowbird Mobile Home | Trailer Park Retirement Community.

These paintings shown now all reside in beautiful homes across the United States. Many Fans will often request signed prints of many images but these are just a few that people request the most.

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Norma Jean's Sun (Retired Publication) True Story Memoir by Kris Courtney Few could survive so many torturous years of surgical intervention and a ensuing lifelong struggle with drugs and alcohol addiction and come out ahead. This moving tale reveals not only the struggle and heartrending elements of generational lives gone wrong, but also the love and growth of a human being overcoming the odds and determined to find a way to live life to the fullest. Based on a true story, the author s unapologetic prose prompts enduring ethical questions and makes a gripping, personal read.

LIVE Studio Art , Nude Models are captured with body paint transferred to canvas. As #1 in a Series of 3, Unity offers an Erotic and Sensual expression of Female Body Art. Often compared to Yves Klein’s Blue period ...

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"I highly recommend this audio book. Entertaining from start to finish. The characters are all interesting, hilarious, relatable. You will find yourself laughing out loud at times."

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2024

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Award-Winning Audiobook

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"The story was funny and intriguing. The characters were all very real. The ending is surprising! Totally entertaining and worth listening to or reading. This would make an awesome movie with the correct casting!" (Audible.com - 9.22.2024)

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