Featured Artist: Kori Deller Kentucky Fiber Artist Kori Deller brings a modern perspective to the traditions of quilting and fiber art. Working from her home studio in Bellevue, Kentucky, Kori creates dimensional artwork shaped by fabric, color, pattern, and texture. Her journey into fiber art, however, has followed anything but a straight line. It has... Continue Reading →
July’s featured artist spotlight celebrates Carrie LeCavalier Encaustic Artist, a Kentucky-based creator known for richly layered abstract works. Through encaustic painting, Carrie transforms wax, pigment, and heat into surfaces filled with movement and depth. Her process blends ancient techniques with contemporary abstraction. As a result, each piece feels both timeless and distinctly modern. Carrie’s work... Continue Reading →
Purple Paisley Local Artisan Shop is honored to be recognized for offering some of the Best Kentucky Art Classes after earning 1st Place in the 2026 Best of Kentucky Awards for Art Classes & Workshops. We are incredibly grateful for the students, artists, customers, and supporters who helped make this recognition possible. Most importantly, this... 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 →
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 →
🎄 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 →
