- Following 2.8K
- Followers 5.8K
- Engagement 3.16%
- Avg likes 175
- Avg comments 19
About Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist
Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist (@shopkathyphantastic) is an Artist creator on Instagram, also filed under Art & DIY and Food & beverage. The account has 5,771 followers and 475 published posts. Recent posts average 175 likes and 19 comments, an engagement rate of 3.16%.
Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist belongs to the nano tier, the band usually drawn between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist follows 2,785 accounts, so the audience is roughly 2.1 times the size of the list followed. Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist under 5 categories, led by Artist and followed by Art & DIY, Food & beverage, Food & Drink and Cuisine.
The Instagram bio for Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist runs to 15 words across 3 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist dates from March 2023.
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475 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist, 4 are carousels, 4 are videos and 2 are single images. No single format accounts for most of them. 475 published posts give Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist a moderate archive on Instagram. Against the audience, that is roughly 12 followers for each post published. Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist also keeps 22 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 131 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include austin, asian, been, texas and through. The captions tag #kathyphantastic, #austinartist, #makermonday, #aanhpiheritagemonth and #makermovement.
With a background in creative direction, marketing, and mentoring young creatives, Kathy brings a thoughtful perspective to her watercolor work. Her vibrant Texas-inspired stickers and magnets celebrate state pride, while her Asian food illustrations honor beloved dishes and cultural symbols that are often underrepresented in the arts.
Through her work, Kathy explores identity, community, and the joy of everyday connection, all in a style that feels playful, personal, and unmistakably her own.
When asked about what AANHPI Heritage Month means to her, Kathy stated, “As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees and a proud Texan, my heritage is at the heart of everything I create. My illustrations celebrate the foods and traditions that shaped me, from bánh chưng and Vietnamese coffee to breakfast tacos and margaritas, honoring the beautiful overlap of cultures I grew up with. I turn these illustrations into everyday gift items like stickers, magnets, and greeting cards because, as a proud AANHPI creative, I believe everyone deserves access to art that reflects their own life and culture.”
“Partnering with Nest has opened incredible doors for my growth as a maker,” said Kathy. “The visibility and education I’ve gained through Nest have been truly invaluable in helping me build a more sustainable creative business.”
Join us in celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month and Kathy’s joyful handcraft, and follow along her journey! 🎨
#kathyphantastic #AANHPIHeritageMonth #makermovement #buildanest
More about Kathy:
Kathy Phan is a Vietnamese American watercolor illustrator, daughter of refugees, and community organizer based in Austin, Texas, whose work sits at the intersection of cultural identity, diaspora, and everyday joy. Drawing from her background in Asian American studies and years of centering AANHPI voices, including as co-founder of Austin's Lunar New Year Festival and through public art installations like the Really Small Museum's Point B exhibit along the Butler Trail, Kathy brings both personal reverence and playful artistry to her practice. Her work has been featured by Madewell as a hometown hero, and she has collaborated with Topo Chico, Austin Humane Society, and Kodiak Cakes, with press coverage in the Dallas Morning News, Austin360, and Eater. For Mahj ATX, she is bringing a collection of hand-illustrated watercolor products that honor traditional Chinese mahjong, celebrating the game's roots, its tile iconography, and its role as a gathering ritual passed down through generations.
My happy place. Welcome to the inside of my brain. Where color meets texture meets sculpture meets storytelling - what an experience. I hadn’t researched much about the Denver location and it was fun going in with surprises around every corner. I didnt think it would be possible to compare the fantastic magical world that is meowwolf omegamart (vegas area 15), and yet they both step up to my crazy! After enjoying everything Jim Henson over the years, I feel like this is the next window into creative maximalism that I’ve been craving. Two Meowwolf visits in less than six months!? My wild art heart is full.
Not to mention another gathering of some of the most amazing women I have ever met. #creativemastermind This life is unbelievable.
Vote on 3.3. 🗳️
I partnered with on this painting because we need to show up for the primary
In Texas’ last primary election, fewer than 1 in 5 registered voters turned out. That means a pretty small group of people are making decisions that impact more than 31 million Texans.
Builders Movement is a nonpartisan nonprofit working to move us beyond “us vs. them” thinking and aiming towards solving problems together. This campaign isn’t about political parties, it’s about participation 🇺🇸
When our beloved Texas armadillo feels threatened, it rolls onto its back. It looks protective, but actually becomes more vulnerable.
Skipping this primary can feel the same way. It might feel easier to dissociate. But when we roll over, we leave big decisions to a much smaller group of people.
We can do better! Go vote March 3rd
#yearofthehorse
is partnering with Austin Asian American Film Festival this Lunar New Year! 🎥🎋
From 2/16 to 3/1, $1 from every Bossam LNY Special and limited-edition Year of the Horse t-shirt gives back to Austin Asian American Film Festival, and any purchase can also be rounded up at checkout to give even more! 🧧
As AAPI creatives who care deeply about preserving our stories through art, food, and film, it means a lot to see local institutions show up for us. ❤️
Also yes, is a vegetarian at a bossam event, showing up for the pickles and the people 😂
#AustinArtists #HalloweenEveryday #KathyPhantastic #PumpkinHead #SpookySeason
#TexasFall #WatercolorArt #AustinArtist #FallInTexas #TexasIllustration
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Nearly 49 #TacoTuesdays ago, I had the honor of painting a handful of watercolor tacos for Eater Austin!
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Tacos included:
🌮 Breakfast taco
🌮 Puffy taco
🌮 Tacos al pastor (trompo illustration)
🌮 Birria tacos
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Check out the link in bio for the full guide written by Polly Anna Rocha
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Which tacos are you craving?
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#tacotuesday #austinartist #eateraustin #eateratx
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61-year old Yao Pan Ma died on December 31st, 8 months after being violently attacked in Harlem while collecting cans to pay for rent. In light of this and other recent events, I wanted to remind everyone of the 5 D’s and encourage you to enroll in bystander intervention training.
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The 5 D's of Bystander Intervention:
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Distract - Start a conversation with the person being harassed or find another way to draw attention away from them. For instance, ask for the time, or drop something.
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Delegate - Alert the operator about what's going on and ask them for assistance. If you don't feel safe getting involved, see if someone else around you may be in a better position to intervene.
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Document - If you're not comfortable getting directly involved, you can be helpful by documenting the harassment as a witness. While keeping a safe distance, film what's going on so the target of the harassment has proof of what took place. Be sure to take note of landmarks like street signs and the time and date. Never post the video online or use it without their permission.
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Delay - After the incident is over, check in with the person who was harassed to offer comfort and see if you can support them by offering to accompany them to their destination or sit with them for a while.
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Direct - If you feel safe to do so, speak up about the harassment directly. Be firm and clear in telling the harasser to leave the target alone or ask the person being harassed how you can support them in that moment.
Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist's engagement
Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist's engagement rate on Instagram is 3.16%, between 3% and 6%, or 3 to 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 32 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist's posts, at 175 likes and 19 comments on average, about 9.2 likes per comment.
Engagement rate
3.16%
- Avg likes
- 175
- Avg comments
- 19
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 32
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Who is Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist?
Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist (@shopkathyphantastic) is an Artist creator on Instagram, also filed under Art & DIY and Food & beverage. Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist runs to 15 words across 3 lines.
How many followers does Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist have?
Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist has 5,771 followers on Instagram (5.8K). Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist follows 2,785 accounts, so the audience is roughly 2.1 times the size of the list followed. 475 published posts give Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist a moderate archive on Instagram.
What is Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist's engagement rate?
Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist's engagement rate on Instagram is 3.16%, between 3% and 6%, or 3 to 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 32 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist's posts, at 175 likes and 19 comments on average, about 9.2 likes per comment.
What does Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist post about on Instagram?
Flinque files Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist under 5 categories, led by Artist and followed by Art & DIY, Food & beverage, Food & Drink and Cuisine. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist, 4 are carousels, 4 are videos and 2 are single images. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist repeatedly use the words austin, asian, been, texas and through. Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist's captions carry hashtags such as #kathyphantastic, #austinartist and #makermonday. Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist writes those captions mainly in English. Kathy Phan | Watercolor Artist keeps 22 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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