2026 Community Favorite Winner Congratulations to Steve Barger Nature Photographer, our 2026 Community Favorite winner! Throughout May, visitors explored the shop, cast their ballots, and shared thoughtful comments about the artists who inspired them. As a result, Steve earned this year’s top honor through community support and appreciation for his remarkable photography. Steve’s images invite... Continue Reading →
🎨 In May, the Spotlight Belongs to the Community Each May at Purple Paisley Local Artisan Shop, we step back from choosing a single featured artist and instead celebrate the artists our community has chosen to honor. Our annual “Vote for Your Favorite Local Artist” tradition allows visitors to explore the shop and cast their... Continue Reading →
Tim Cisco Master of Chainmail Artistry Purple Paisley is excited to feature Ohio jewelry artist Tim Cisco of Cisco’s Treasure Hoard for April 2026. His works are bold, imaginative chain and scale-mail creations. He brings together fantasy, craftsmanship, and everyday wearability in a way that feels both playful and powerful. The Craft of Chain and... Continue Reading →
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 →
