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.)

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Watercolor Artist Courtney Khail- Sugar and Vice painting collection labels

Art Labels- Stories and Polaroids

September 01, 2022 in SUGAR & VICE

My ten largest pieces (the 18”x24” paintings) are all accompanied with an “in process” polaroid of the popsicle(s) that made them, as well as the story that inspired them. While some of the stories are funny, others are a bit heartbreaking. What they all have in common though are that bring about strong emotions/memories. One of my favorite parts of the show was just watching people experience a painting, then experience its story, then re-experience the painting all over again. It’s a kind of shared vulnerability that I love.