Press
Christy Kinard is known for her vibrant mixed-media paintings that explore Southern landscapes, coastal environments, and interior spaces. Working in acrylic, collage, and layered texture, Kinard creates expressive florals, architectural scenes, and abstract compositions that balance energy with restraint. Her work has been featured in national and regional publications and is held in private collections throughout the United States. She works from her studio in Old Village, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Highlights of press and media coverage include:
Christy Kinard in CH2 Magazine – Focused Precision | March 2026 | Article by Cheryl Ricer | Photograph By Maggie Washo
Christy Kinard in Post and Courier – Artist behind new mural at the Hilton Head Airport draws inspiration from her time in the Lowcountry | May 2026 | Article by Ruth Roberts
Luxe Lifestyle Magazine (2018)
“Collage of a Southerner”
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Veranda Magazine - May 2018
The Scout Guide Charleston - Issue 8
LocalLife Magazine - May 2020
100 Southern Artists - Schiffer Publishing
Professional Artist Magazine - Dec 2012
Peachy The Magazine - Oct 2018
The Atlantan Magazine - Jan 2012
Mothers Day Gift Ideas May 2023 - Watch video Channel 2 News Charleston
2026
- Mount Pleasant Magazine July 2026
- CH2 Magazine June 2026
- Post and Courier May 2026
- BCTV April 2026
- CH2 Magazine March 2026
2025
- Charleston Magazine – Charleston Makers December 2025
- Gwynn's of Mount Pleasant – Holiday Book Feature November 2025
- Vivant Magazine – Art Takes Flight: "Focused Precision" November 2025
- Beaufort County, SC – Hilton Head Island Airport Glass Wall Artwork September 2025
- The Artists' Pool Podcast – Episode #11: Christy Kinard May 2025
- South Carolina Voyager – Rising Stars: Meet Christy of Old Villiage Mount Pleasant December 2025
2024
- Palm Beach Post – Home show exhibits top design and remodeling options all in one place May 2024
- 24-7 Press Release – Explore the Latest in Home Innovation: The Home Design and Remodeling Show Comes to Palm Beach May 2024
- The PB Moms – Meet the Mom: Christy Kinard May 2024
- CBS12 – Transform your home at the Home Design and Remodeling Show May 2024
2023
- Savannah Magazine October 2023
- Channel 2 News Charleston – Mother's Day Feature May 2023
- Stroll Magazine May 2023
- CanvasRebel Magazine – Meet Christy Kinard August 2023
- Island Packet – It's spring — time to enjoy all the art, cultural events the Lowcountry has to offer April 2023
2022
- Island Packet – Cultural Compendium: Concerts, theater and unique artwork displays on tap in the Lowcountry September 2022
- Island Packet – Arts activities abound in Beaufort County in February and March February 2022
2021
2020
- LocalLife Magazine May 2020
- The Avid Pen – A Virtual Look into the Christy Kindard & Whitney Stoddard Show at The Shain Gallery April 2020
- Mari Robeson – When Art & Love Collide February 2020
2018
2017
- Fine Art Connoisseur – Trading Hands August 2017
2014
- Artsy Forager – Artsy Chatter: She Said with Christy Kinard January 2014
- Artsy Forager – Wear the Artsy: Christy Kinard January 2014
- Post and Courier – May art walk blooms with floral pieces April 2014
2013
- Artsy Forager – Bundles of Blossoms: Christy Kinard February 2013
2012
- Charleston City Paper – Weekend Round-Up: Aloha Honoluau June 2012
- Post and Courier – Art abounds as walk correlates with Piccolo May 2012
Earlier Features & Publications
- The Scout Guide Charleston – Issue 8
- 100 Southern Artists – Schiffer Publishing
- American Art Collector – April 2018
- Luxe Lifestyle Magazine – Oct / Nov 2018
- Peachy The Magazine – October 2018
- Professional Artist Magazine – Dec 2012 / Jan 2013
- Southwest Art Magazine – Portfolio: Petal Pushers – April 2012
- The Atlantan Magazine – January 2012
- Southwest Art Magazine – Art Values: Four Contemporary Paintings – May 2009
- Southwest Art Magazine – Best of the West: Beyond the West – September 2008
Additional Publications
- Veranda Magazine
- Dalton Magazine
- Ritz-Carlton Magazine
- JW Marriott Magazine
- Charlotte Woman
- Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
- Piedmont Review (Atlanta, GA)
- Brunswick News (Sea Island, GA)
- Black & White Magazine (Birmingham, AL)
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Creative Loafing (Atlanta, GA)
- Times Free Press (Chattanooga, TN)
- Birmingham Post-Herald
- Art Galleries Magazine
- Art in America
- Southern Living
- S.W. Magazine (London, England)
- N.W. Magazine (London, England)
- Museums & Galleries Guide (Atlanta)
- Museums & Galleries Guide (London)
- Atlanta Homes Book
- Atlanta Style & Design