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 →
The LINK NKY Readers Choice Jewelry Store Award recognition belongs to the incredible artists who fill Purple Paisley with creativity every day. We are honored to share that Purple Paisley earned second place, receiving silver in the Jewelry Store category for the 2026 LINK NKY Readers Choice Awards. This recognition means a great deal because... 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 →
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.
🎄 Holiday Cheer & Art! Celebrate the season with featured artists, festive bazaars, and special gift ideas from Purple Paisley. As 2025 comes to a close, Purple Paisley is celebrating the season with art, community, and festive events. This quarter highlights our exciting holiday markets, featured artists, and ways for you to support local creativity.... Continue Reading →
🎨 Summer Highlights! Catch up on our August Fundraiser, market adventures, and new artist spotlights that made Q3 unforgettable. Summer is here, and Purple Paisley is buzzing with creativity! From markets to fundraisers, workshops to featured artists, this quarter celebrates art, community, and the energy that makes our local artisan scene so special. 🎉 August... Continue Reading →
🌸 Spring into Creativity! From featured artists to the Scott Street Market, see what’s blooming this quarter at Purple Paisley. Spring is in full bloom at Purple Paisley! This quarter, we’re celebrating fresh art, exciting events, and ways for you to engage with our vibrant local creative community. From featured artists to hands-on workshops, there’s... Continue Reading →
