The Painter And The Poet
The Painter And The Poet
Husband and wife duo Perry and Tami Guy collaborate to create a Gulf Coast inspired line of family books, a collection rooted in the sights, stories, and simple joys of coastal living. Known affectionately as The Painter and The Poet, their work is a seamless blend of Tami’s captivating artwork and Perry’s evocative poetry, creating a unique celebration of coastal life and love. Together they create books that feel timeless and tender, inviting readers of all ages to experience the beauty of the Gulf through words and color.
About Us
The Painter and The Poet is the creative team of Perry and Tami Curtis Guy, a husband and wife duo dedicated to celebrating the beauty, spirit, and stories of the Gulf Coast through art and poetry. Together, they have released a growing collection of family books that blend Tami’s vibrant illustrations with Perry’s heartfelt writing.
Their book Fine Feathered Friends features Tami’s illustrations of beloved Gulf Coast birds paired with Perry’s poems written for each image. This special project was commissioned by the Audubon Institute of Mississippi and beach placards featuring the artwork were installed along the Mississippi coastline in 2021.
Tami, whose fine art can be found at TamiCurtisStudios.com, is a Southern artist with roots in Leesville, Louisiana. After many years with a gallery on Magazine Street in New Orleans, she and Perry now make their home in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
Perry was raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, and has spent most of his life on or near the Gulf Coast. Along with his writing, he recently released a new album titled The Mardi Gras Boat Parade and has authored six books that honor the joy and culture of the Great Gulf Coast.
The Painter and The Poet series features six family friendly books that celebrate the beauty and culture of Gulf Coast life. The collection begins with Treasures in the Sand and A Gulf Coast Christmas, illustrated by Melissa Turk Studios and Bridget Starr Taylor. The Mardi Gras Boat Parade introduces Tami Curtis Guy as illustrator, followed by The Great Gulf Coast Seafood Festival, a lively story filled with traditional recipes and animated coastal characters. Fine Feathered Friends highlights beloved coastal birds with a memorable jingle, and Farmers Market closes the series with a colorful family adventure that celebrates community and local flavors.
Each book in the collection is created for families to enjoy together, thoughtfully written and illustrated for readers ages three to one hundred and three.
The Collection
'The Painter and The Poet' collection features six beautifully crafted, family-friendly books inspired by the charm, color, and community of life along the Gulf Coast.
For every book sold of Fine Feathered Friends, The Painter and The Poet will donate one dollar to the Mississippi Audubon Society.
The series begins with Treasures in the Sand, a timeless introduction offering ten short beachy poems filled with family fun and the magic of coastal living.
A Gulf Coast Christmas follows with a warm, festive celebration of Christmastime Gulf Coast style.
The third book, The Mardi Gras Boat Parade brings earlier characters together with new playful friends in a vibrant, enchanting Mardi Gras adventure.
The tradition continues in The Great Gulf Coast Seafood Festival, the fourth book in the series, overflowing with the same lovable characters plus delightful new additions
Book five, Fine Feathered Friends, is a joyful tribute to beloved coastal birds, complete with a catchy jingle to help little ones remember them forever.
The sixth addition to the collection is Farmers Market, where Lilou and Alaric join Tnana and Pawpaw on a colorful Gulf Coast outing.
Videos
Enjoy videos from Perry and Tami, the husband and wife team known as
The Painter and The Poet.
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Gulf Coast Christmas
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Farmers Market
Photo Gallery
Step inside the creative journey with a photo gallery that offers a closer look at
The Painter and The Poet and their Gulf Coast inspired work.
Contact Us
Visit the Gallery for In Person Shopping
The Book Collection & Tami's Art
Tami Curtis Gallery
Located in The Shops at Century Hall
112 S. Second St.
Bay St Louis MS 39520
