ABOUT THE ARTIST

Hi there! I’m Renée Salvat, the artist behind the stationery and illustrated goods that make Salty Kai. I draw my inspiration from nature and the sea, especially since I grew up and live on the Treasure Coast of Florida.

In the fall of 2016 my husband (boyfriend at the time) encouraged me to start selling my artwork at craft shows and markets. That time of selling my work will forever be a treasured memory because it gave me the confidence to do everything I’m doing now!

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I’m not sure if you guys are tired of seeing these little illustrations but I’m so happy with how they turned out. The next time you’ll see them it’s because you’ll see the finished product! ☀️ #saltykai #floridaartist #gouacheillustration #oceanart #treasurecoast #tinypainting #stationeryshop #cutestationery #papergoods #greetingcards
I’m not sure if you guys are tired of seeing these little illustrations but I’m so happy with how they turned out. The next time you’ll see them it’s because you’ll see the finished product! ☀️ #saltykai #floridaartist #gouacheillustration #oceanart #treasurecoast #tinypainting #stationeryshop #cutestationery #papergoods #greetingcards
Looking through some photos this morning and found my two favorite people looking extra tiny ☀️ #saltykai #floridalife #sunshinestate #calledtobecreative #colorfullife
Looking through some photos this morning and found my two favorite people looking extra tiny ☀️ #saltykai #floridalife #sunshinestate #calledtobecreative #colorfullife
I’m super proud of how my latest painting is turning out. This was my third version because there was a specific feeling I was going for that I felt I wasn’t capturing. But I’m excited to finish up all the little details on this one! #saltykai #floridaartist #gouachepainting #lighthouse #oceanart #stationeryshop #soflo #treasurecoast #greetingcard
I’m super proud of how my latest painting is turning out. This was my third version because there was a specific feeling I was going for that I felt I wasn’t capturing. But I’m excited to finish up all the little details on this one! #saltykai #floridaartist #gouachepainting #lighthouse #oceanart #stationeryshop #soflo #treasurecoast #greetingcard
Puerto Rico 2017. When I look back on these photos I can remember exactly how the waves sounded crashing up against the rocks. Although it may not look like it, we had climbed pretty high up and it was super windy that day. I was scared to even use my camera because I thought the wind would blow it right out of my hands! 🌊 #saltykai #puertorico🇵🇷 #chasingwaves #travelandleisure #calledtobecreative #bluewater #floridaartist #dreaming_adventures #palmtree
Puerto Rico 2017. When I look back on these photos I can remember exactly how the waves sounded crashing up against the rocks. Although it may not look like it, we had climbed pretty high up and it was super windy that day. I was scared to even use my camera because I thought the wind would blow it right out of my hands! 🌊 #saltykai #puertorico🇵🇷 #chasingwaves #travelandleisure #calledtobecreative #bluewater #floridaartist #dreaming_adventures #palmtree
Throwback to one of my very first card designs that began my love for painting stationery ♥️ #saltykai #stationeryshop #greetingcards #valentinescard #cutestationery #stationeryhaul #oceanart #papergoods #gouachepainting
Throwback to one of my very first card designs that began my love for painting stationery ♥️ #saltykai #stationeryshop #greetingcards #valentinescard #cutestationery #stationeryhaul #oceanart #papergoods #gouachepainting
My latest work in progress. I still have a little ways to go but I’m really excited for how my next collection is coming along. More than anything the paintings make me happy and I hope that’s what you’ll feel when you see them too! ☀️#saltykai #gouachepaint #floridaartist #stationeryshop #wipart #colorfullife #soflo #treasurecoast #oceanart
My latest work in progress. I still have a little ways to go but I’m really excited for how my next collection is coming along. More than anything the paintings make me happy and I hope that’s what you’ll feel when you see them too! ☀️#saltykai #gouachepaint #floridaartist #stationeryshop #wipart #colorfullife #soflo #treasurecoast #oceanart
It’s Friday and it’s all sunshine ☀️ #saltykai #cutestationery #sunshineandrainbows #stationeryshop #stickerart #treasurecoast #oceanart
It’s Friday and it’s all sunshine ☀️ #saltykai #cutestationery #sunshineandrainbows #stationeryshop #stickerart #treasurecoast #oceanart
The results from yesterday’s little mini photo session ☀️🌻🌊 #saltykai #stationeryshop #greetingcard #cutestationery #sunflowerart #treasurecoast #soflo #oceanart #colorfullife #stationerylover
The results from yesterday’s little mini photo session ☀️🌻🌊 #saltykai #stationeryshop #greetingcard #cutestationery #sunflowerart #treasurecoast #soflo #oceanart #colorfullife #stationerylover
We’ve been spending more time being mindful of where and how our time is spent. Today was a much needed one filled with sunshine and each other’s company ❤️ #saltykai #floridaartist #treasurecoast #sunshinestate
We’ve been spending more time being mindful of where and how our time is spent. Today was a much needed one filled with sunshine and each other’s company ❤️ #saltykai #floridaartist #treasurecoast #sunshinestate
Always love being inspired by the textures and colors whenever I visit the beach! 🐚🌊 #saltykai #floridaartist #inspiredbythesea #beachbabe #stationeryshop #beachcombing #seashell
Always love being inspired by the textures and colors whenever I visit the beach! 🐚🌊 #saltykai #floridaartist #inspiredbythesea #beachbabe #stationeryshop #beachcombing #seashell