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Courtney Khail | Southern Watercolor Artist (photo by Elle Golden)

Hi, I'm Courtney.

I'm a Southern contemporary artist currently living in Athens, Georgia with my husband and our rescue mutt. Here you'll find a peek into what inspires me, new pieces I'm working on, and a whole lot of random thoughts. (Oh! And for those curious, my last name is pronounced “kale”.)

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Safe travels, Topaz! This beauty is on the way to its new home in the Mile High City. Fun fact- we used to live in Denver and still try to get out to Colorado at least once a year to visit friends and take in the mountains. While it’s no longe
Whipping up some pretty gorgeous views in the studio today
“I’d Love To Be Mysterious, But I Talk Too Much” The only mystery here is why you thought I wouldn’t offer my opinion. (And let’s be honest- if I didn’t say it with words, my eyes would no doubt give me away.) &l
An unexpected change in today’s plans means more relaxing sketches, less emails. Just what the doctor ordered!
Safe travels, Topaz! This beauty is on the way to its new home in the Mile High City. Fun fact- we used to live in Denver and still try to get out to Colorado at least once a year to visit friends and take in the mountains. While it’s no longe Whipping up some pretty gorgeous views in the studio today
I was going to use trending audio as every social media expert tells you to do, but it all sounded terrible (and somehow exactly the same?) So instead, this is what I am actually listening to this morning. I promise you it’s better than anythi
“I’d Love To Be Mysterious, But I Talk Too Much” The only mystery here is why you thought I wouldn’t offer my opinion. (And let’s be honest- if I didn’t say it with words, my eyes would no doubt give me away.) &l
ASHES No. 10 by Courtney Khail

ASHES No. 10 by Courtney Khail

Let's talk about trauma

April 01, 2021

Let's talk about trauma. (Seeing that today is Maundy Thursday, it felt like a good day for it.) I fully believe that most everyone has experienced trauma on some level. There are the examples that come to mind quickly- abuse, addiction, death- but trauma can go much deeper than that. It can happen when you're shamed for being yourself, when you're told your thoughts or feelings are invalid, even something as seemingly small as having no one to sit with at lunch. These "mini-traumas" happen each and every day and they shape our values, our personalities, and our souls. ASHES is my way of exploring the effects of trauma (my own, those of who I love, and those of society) and how our traumas can be reshaped to strengthen and focus us. How when we recognize our own traumas we allow space for something new and beautiful to be born. Something vulnerable, compassionate, and true. In my artist statement I named it "emotional kintsugi" in reference to the Japanese art of mending pottery with gold to create a piece even more special and beautiful than before by emphasizing its brokenness. Such a beautiful thought, right? That our scars don't have to be hidden? That they can be embraced and loved?

If you haven't had a moment to check out ASHES, head over to my site to see the entire collection. And if you feel moved enough to purchase a piece, know that I am honored to have my work hanging in your home.

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