ABOUT KERSTIN RAO
ARTIST & OWNER OF VIVID COTTAGE
Hi, I’m Kerstin, the artist and entrepreneur behind Vivid Cottage.
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At Vassar College, I majored in Fine Art, with additional art training from Eastern Kentucky University, School of Visual Arts, and graduate summer study in Florence, Italy.
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For 34 years, I shared my creativity as a classroom teacher. Now, I'm sharing delight with my customers!
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I believe that drawing from life uncovers the odd and marvelous details to create vibrant, satisfying, and memorable work.
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Our mission at Vivid Cottage is to bring calm, beauty, and connection to your daily life!
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FUN FACTS!
For over ten years I have studied and performed improv comedy.
My second husband and I re-enacted The Princess Bride for our wedding. I still melt when he says, “As you wish…’
I found so much connection and happiness with my second husband that I became a Dating Mindset Coach with Curate Your Mate. If you are a midlife woman who’s accomplished lovely things in life but still feel frustrated by dating, let’s talk.
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My ancestors came to the U.S. from Norway, Sweden, and Poland, a mix of blue and white collar workers, farmers and teachers. They were smart and intense, with a strong work ethic and a wicked sense of humor. Their stories of courage and ingenuity tie me to the many immigrant stories of our nation. This moves my heart and fills me with respect.
