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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color inspiration: moss and clay

August 27, 2012 in Colour Inspiration

found on the city sage, photograph via ofnationalgeographic from Feb 1976 issue of National Geographic

Straight out of nature, these colors instantly feel soothing and tranquil.

Color Inspiration: Tuscan Sunset

April 10, 2012 in Colour Inspiration

painting via mockingbird works, arrangement via oncewed, photo via tim will, doodles via me

I love the colors of this board- the burnt terra-cotta, the parchments, the olives, the golds. There is a sophisticated simplicity to them that reminds me of sun setting over an olive tree grove.