George II Painting

Courtney Bae was born in Sydney, Australia to an American mother and a South Korean father. She studied Fine Arts, Law and Fashion Design at various institutions in both Australia and the US before finishing with a BA in Graphic Design. Courtney’s appetite for painting began as early as childhood when she absorbed painting advice from her father’s Chinese painting teacher. This appetite grew during high school but after graduation it remained dormant for most of her adult life where she sought out creativity in other formats. In 2008 Courtney moved to New York City where she followed a path as a Visual Merchandiser in the fashion industry. In January of 2016 the Brooklyn-based artist launched her professional career as a figurative painter and illustrator. Courtney places a lot of importance on color, tactile drapery, print, and composition. But perhaps the most important element is how she incorporates mood into her work.