Happy August, friends! I absolutely loved seeing all of your watercolor blooms last week. Thank you for embracing that technique with me! For this week's #CreateWithCatCoq challenge we're going to stick with paint, but move to a different medium - Acrylics!

#CreateWithCatCoq - Acrylic Painting

Acrylic paint is such a versatile medium. You can achieve super interesting effects just by changing up the type of brush you're using or how much water you add. It's a really affordable and forgiving medium that is perfect for beginners. And chances are you've probably used some kind of acrylic paint before as a kid.

If you're totally new to acrylic painting, I have a blog post that walks you through all the basics of painting with acrylics. If you're wondering where to start with this week's challenge, check out the blog post!

Wondering What to Paint? I have a couple of suggestions for you!

Tropical Leaf

You know I love tropical motifs, and this is a fun and easy thing to paint when starting out with acrylics. In my Skillshare class, Modern Acrylic Painting, I walk through the process of painting tropical leaves step-by-step. If you're looking for an acrylic painting tutorial that will take you through the whole process from start to finish, check out this class! You can enroll for free when you sign up for a free trial with Skillshare here. 

Your Favorite Quote

Another popular use of acrylics is to paint quotes and florals like this. If you're feeling stuck wondering what to paint, pick your favorite quote and start there!

I love painting with acrylics because they allow you to achieve a really modern aesthetic with your artwork. I can't wait to see what you come up with this week! To participate in the #CreateWithCatCoq challenge, share your work on Instagram with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq. Don't forget to tag me @catcoq so I can see what you create!

Join me at the Spoonflower Surface Design Symposium!

I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be speaking on a panel at the first-ever Surface Design Symposium hosted by Spoonflower on August 5th. You can catch me at 6:30pm EDT speaking on a panel about Trends, Color Palettes and Developing Your Personal Style. I'll be speaking alongside some incredible artists, and I'm really looking forward to it. You can register for free here. I hope to see you there!

I hope to see you at the Surface Design Symposium, and I can't wait to see your acrylics on Instagram!

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