For March 2026, Purple Paisley is delighted to feature Kentucky-based abstract artist Brooke Arthur. Her luminous alcohol ink paintings bring together color, movement, and emotion in a way that feels both uplifting and deeply personal. Brooke is drawn to alcohol inks for their spontaneity and brilliance. She allows the medium to guide the process. Vibrant... Continue Reading →
“Melt Away Stress with the Art of Candle Therapy by Dorothea Barbour of Oil Me Wet” Step into the calming world of Dorothea Barbour, the artist behind Oil Me Wet and February’s Featured Artist at Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop in Covington, Kentucky. Dorothea creates self-care experiences that feel intentional, indulgent, and deeply restorative. Her... Continue Reading →
This January 2026 we start off the new year featuring the creative works of artist Sandy Zureick.
About the Artist Tarah Trueblood creates paintings that hum with presence. Working in acrylic, she layers color, line, and form until the surface feels alive with rhythm. Her process is intuitive, guided by a back-and-forth exchange between gesture and response. A brushstroke sets the stage, a shape pushes back, a color deepens the mood. What... Continue Reading →
This October we celebrate the photographic breadth of Wayne Clause.
September Featured Artist: Ellen W. Hiltz – Kentucky Glass Works & Paintings Purple Paisley is proud to feature the vibrant, imaginative works of Ellen W. Hiltz for the month of September. Ellen is a multi-talented artist who has spent over two decades exploring the possibilities of glass, paint, and mixed media. Based in Villa Hills,... Continue Reading →
Colored Pencil Drawing | Kentucky Local artist Nathan Klare brings a meticulous eye for detail and a refined hand to every piece he creates. A native of Kentucky, Nathan works primarily with Prismacolor colored pencils. Through this he achieves striking realism across a wide range of subjects. Whether capturing the delicate curve of a flower... Continue Reading →
Gary Lambert - Illustrator This July, Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop is proud to shine a spotlight on the eclectic, layered, and always intriguing work of Gary Lambert. He has a signature aesthetic that is raw, original, and deeply personal. A multi-talented creator, Gary refers to himself as “an artist of several mediums”—and his work... Continue Reading →
Winner of May’s "Vote for Your Favorite Local Artist" Contest FEATURED ARTIST AND 2025 WINNER We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Tara Pugh as June Featured Artist. Tara is the 2025 winner of Purple Paisley’s “Vote for Your Favorite Local Artist” contest! Your votes helped us recognize Tara’s incredible talent, creativity, and the... Continue Reading →
Celebrate Local Artists this May. Come Vote for Your Favorite.
