Author: Kathryn Vaughn

These are two of my friends who “reside’ at the Steep & Brew coffee shop on Odana Road.  Flora, who is also an artist,paints murals and scene sets. Saad (right) is the big Kahuna who runs the place.  It’s a rather small space – which is what makes it a fun place to hang out.   Often there will be an open conversation in […]

Bright and early Saturday morning, we hauled over 22 of my paintings to the Arts Council of Edgerton’s fundraiser exhibit to show in the halls of the Edgerton Hospital.  Kris Severson (bless her big heart and boundless energy) and other council members put the show together.  It will be on display through July 26.  You’ll also […]

Friday morning, Joe was presented (ta-da!) from behind rolling portable walls to some 34 tots and their families at Olbrich Gardens  On the Pond series.  Presenter Jennifer Sterling first read Melvin the Turtle.There were creative turtle projects for the little ones to make, and then there was time to visit the real thing – Joe.    I brought […]

I’m going to be teaching at the Chroma Art Bar in Fort Atkinson on May 22 (evening class), June 14 (Sat. class) and June 19 (Thu. class). I ‘ve decided to also teach two other styles of painting, too.  The classes are very small and, besides being able to have a beer if you want, you don’t have to have any […]

Coming up on Saturday, May 3, I’m going to be teaching a 3-hour workshop that shares my secret technique for painting my leaves at the Chroma Art Bar in Fort Atkinson. The class is open to six people – with additional classes to be added if there is enough interest.   The Chroma Art Bar […]

Coming up on May 16th, my turtle, Joe, makes his acting debut at Olbrich Gardens.  It’s a special series for tots to learn about animals ‘around the pond.’  The class is already filled (it’s small, so it filled up quickly).  A frog, a worm and a turtle (Joe) will be there for the kiddies to see […]

I know it’s true that nothing lasts forever, but seeing this fantastic, historically preserved building closing its doors is just heart breaking.  As one of the workers who shared in the blood, sweat & tears of its creation, I promise you it’s worth the trip to check it out and get a great deal on […]

The Annual Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser is back!  All are welcome to attend the opening reception April 11 at the Artisan Gallery in Paoli.  In case you’ve never heard of or been to this event,  it’s art that’s all created with recycled materials.   This year I’ve used recycled reverse-plated chromophotography glass plates (sometimes called un-plates). […]

I am really sorry that people don’t enjoy winter.  I have so much fun that I think I’d like a vacation in Alaska!  When it’s warm out, you can’t see your breath, the bugs take over and you can’t sleep under soft cozy covers like a bear.   In winter, hot coffee is magical. The […]

When I was growing up, getting your ears pierced was something of a right of passage to being an adult.  You had to wait until you were 16 years old.  Not at all sure why that was, but I think it was.     I had found some cute 14k gold posts and my friend […]