The Climb Magazine SPRING 2015 | Page 23

that you wouldn’t be able to get mixing two colors with a pain tbrush. And from there she repeats the process until obtaining the composition she wants. In all the unique process is simply beautiful.

Recently, Kate traveled to south pacific Fiji Islands, where she did an artist residency at the Tiapapata Art Center. Not only did Kate travel to these beautiful islands, and met amazing people, she got the chance to do what she loves, and inspire a younger generation of artists.

Kate left us with an important piece of advice, which was when you first start out as a freelance artist it's important to do really any type of work, even some free work, because it allows you to grow and gain experience. But she also wants to acknowledge that all though at first it is good, and it will be helpful. There is a certain point where you have to know your value as an artist and ask for what you believe your work is worth.