Busy Mind ~ January
by Kate Tsamourtzis
Hi - my name is Kate. I am the artist behind Kate Perreault Art. I’m starting this newsletter in hopes of bringing you along as I find my way within RI’s unique art scene.
I believe in paying it forward. I’m no expert, but I’d like to help others interested in sharing their creativity to have the best footing possible.
Whether you are looking for new art, to learn what it’s like to sell at markets, or just wondering how to connect and get started… I hope this news letter is a helpful tool. Of course, each month I’ll be sharing my thoughts and info about new art, events, and special offers too!
Thank you for subscribing.
Keep creating.
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2024 REVIEW
19 events. 120 new pieces. 300 into the world.
From makers, markets and designing, tattoos, to jury events and nationally renowned festivals… Thank you for showing up. Thank you for supporting and sharing what I love to do.
Favorite moment: listening to one of my favorite musicians play the song I had on repeat throughout my “full end” era while sitting in my vendor booth at the Newport folk festival. So full circle.
Biggest lesson: be honest when the vibe isn’t right. It’s OK to say no thanks. Sunscreen. Even if you’re under a tent all day.
2025 FOCUS
Goal(s): make moves to connect people. Finish at least one project from the idea book. Make more weird art, and expand the range of what I offer.
Vibe: keep it simple. Keep creating.
Here’s what’s in store for this year (so far)…
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SPOTLIGHT
“The Mandalephant” is the piece that started at all. 2015. 18x24” Micron pen and acrylic gouache on mixed media paper.
Can you believe I used to draw each design before painting it? After every line and dot was in place, I revisited with my favorite paint: Holbein acrylic gouache. I quickly found that the painted design rarely fit the lines I had put down. In fact, most of the time the finished piece was entirely different!
If you look close enough, you can see muted pen marks throughout this piece.
Today, everything is done, freehand and intuitively. No measurements or mock ups. No color scheming (unless it’s the piece’s “challenge”… but we’ll get to that later).
I like the practice of trying to maintain symmetry - especially on naturally shaped images or items. I learned you can’t plan every moment that goes into the finish product. You could try to map it out, but in the end, the peaceful insist on what it’s meant to look like.
When it’s done, it’s done! If it doesn’t feel done, keep going. Keep creating and it’ll all work out.