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Artist Kerstin Rao sits at her easel with a floral bouquet drawing in progress, holding a few illustrated greeting cards

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, then did graduate work in Florence, Italy. I've studied at the School of Visual Arts and the Art Students League in New York, and taken undergraduate courses at Eastern Kentucky University.

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My fascination with drawing from life uncovers odd and marvelous details that lead to vibrant, memorable work.

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My pieces offer you calm, beauty, and exquisite nature.

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Media Features & More

A Vivid Cottage greeting card is included on a spread in Stationery Trends Magazine

Stationery Trends 

Feature on Page 12

Artist Kerstin Rao next to her easel with a floral drawing and her name in text under the drawing

Why Small Businesses Matter: Vivid Cottage

June 2023 interview with Kerstin Rao

Kerstin Rao is selling cards at the Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Time - May 2023

Vivid Cottage at the Tavern Market, Greenwich Historical Society

Kerstin Rao is holding her illustrated calendar for an interview in Canvas Rebel

Meet Kerstin Rao

Canvas Rebel

Artist Kerstin Rao speaking at the Westport Library about her artwork

How The Pandemic Impacted my Work as an Artist

Beechwood Arts at the Westport Library 

Kerstin Rao is selling cards at the Greenwich Historical Society

Artist Article Feature

Greenwich Historical Society - Tavern Garden Market

Headshot of artist Kerstin Rao in Dan Woog's blog piece about her

Kerstin Rao: A Gifted Teacher’s Empowering Career

Dan Woog Where Westport Meets the World

Kerstin and Vijay Rao at their wedding, wearing Indian garlands as part of the ceremony

Kerstin And Vijay’s “Princess Bride” Wedding

Dan Woog Where Westport Meets the World

Contact

Behind the Scenes

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