As we move through the summer season, there is plenty happening at Purple Paisley. Fromaward-winning classes and community events to new artwork and upcoming opportunities toconnect with local artists, we're excited to share a few highlights. Community Recognition & Awards We are honored to have received recognition in two regional award programs this year. 🥈... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
Sketch Artist For March's featured artist, we are thrilled to spotlight Don Hurd. He is an extraordinary talent whose paintings transcend mere depictions of architecture—they are windows into the past. Don’s black-and-white artwork is painstakingly detailed. Each piece captures the essence and personality of the subject. His work invites the viewer to observe and to... Continue Reading →
Artist Melissa Mauk creates stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry with intricate beadwork and beautiful polymer clay
