Stephanie Vaughan is a contemporary artist whose work explores psychology, identity and the relationship between culture and personal experience. Inspired by a lifelong curiosity about what it means to be human, her practice examines how social narratives shape ideas of gender, the individuated Self and emotional expression.

Working through intuitive and experimental processes, Vaughan uses color to create emotional atmosphere while abstract forms suggest primal gender desire and awareness. She works in mixed media, often incorporating materials such as oil pastels, acrylics, topographic maps, wood and wire.

Her work invites viewers to pause, reflect and recognize something both familiar and quietly emotional within themselves as she continues her pursuit of mastering the human Self through art.

Close-up of a woman with curly blonde hair, blue eyes, and freckles, smiling softly, wearing a brown and white checkered top with a white trim and a necklace with a butterfly and lotus pendant, outdoors near a glass door.

“Vaughan explores the tension between control and surrender, aiming to awaken in the viewer an ancient, quiet, yet latent emotion.” — ArtRKL

Out & About:

Form Y Funcion - Dama Gallery - Ventura

WHEN: Join me Saturday, May 23 - 6pm-8:00pm for amazing art and conversation
WHERE: Pacific & Main Creative Space
1793 E Main St. Ventura, CA 93001
INFO:‍ https://damagallery.com/
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Layers: Exploring Depth in Contemporary Art - SFVACC & TAG Gallery - Los Angeles

WHEN: Join me Saturday, June 20- 5pm-8:00pm for a thrilling evening of contemporary art and egg shells
WHERE: TAG Gallery
5458 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
INFO:‍ ‍ ‍https://www.taggallery.net/ and
San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center
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https://www.sfvacc.org/events/layers-in-person-2026
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The Business of Being an Artist - Workshop with Sonya Sparks - San Diego

WHEN: June 14-15
WHERE: Sparks Gallery
530 Sixth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101-7010
INFO:‍ ‍ ‍https://sparksgallery.com There may still be seats open- come join us!
I can’t wait to meet Sonya and see her beautiful gallery! ‍

Chico Chai Tea House- July 2026

WHEN: For the month of July, I will hang a specially curated collection at this adorable tea house.
Come have some delicious home made chai and relax in this delightful space surrounded by art and high vibes.
WHERE: Chico Chai Tea House
1441 Park Avenue Chico, CA 95928
INFO:‍ www.chicochai.com
(Stay tuned for possible free workshops during the month of July at Chico Chai)