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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Every time I think I’m finished with these two, something pulls me back in and tells me “not just yet.”

Featuring a color palette of varying oranges, my painting “Cassandra” was inspired by the mythological figure by the same name.

Here’s how the story goes: Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam of Troy. A priestess, she dedicated

I voted for women.

I voted for kindness.
I voted for progress.
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I voted for reproductive freedom.
I voted for public education.
I voted for LGBTQ+ rights.
I voted for healthcare.
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Great things come in small packages.

“Jigsaw No. 6”
Original watercolor and ink painting on paper
4”x4”
$125

Doing the quiet work in the studio today (removing hundreds and hundreds staples, stretching paper, etc) which always gives me a lot of time to meditate and think. One thing my mind keeps coming back to? How heartbreaking it is that there are so many

groomsmen

Speaking of the boys...

July 18, 2009 in Attire, Cool Things, Gifts, Wedding Party, Weddings

Even if they aren't to wear for the wedding, these are awesome ties!

via meandmatilda
I really love this pattern

via toybreaker
The reverse silhouette is super cool

via toybreaker
I just love peacock feathers... and the black and blue brings edge to such a delicate subject

via Rokgear
esp. awesome if the wedding was in New York

via toybreaker
had to jump on the bicycle trend :)

Let's hear it for the boy(s)

July 17, 2009 in Cool Things, Gifts, Wedding Party, Weddings

We hear over and over how to show your 'maids personalities, but what about the groomsmen? How about spicing up their attire?

Let's start with the cufflinks. If you two are buying them as a gift for the guys, shouldn't they be something reflective of them? Here are some ideas to get you started!