This week we're continuing the holiday theme for the #CreateWithCatCoq challenge! Last week you all made some amazing holiday card designs. This week we'll move on to the next thing people open when they open a gift - the wrapping paper! 

 

And what kind of design do we need for things like wrapping paper and fabric? You guessed it - a seamless pattern! 

 

This week your #CreateWithCatCoq challenge is to create a holiday-themed pattern. Pick any holiday and share your pattern with us on Instagram using the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq. I've been sharing #CreateWithCatCoq submissions to my Instagram Stories so be sure to tag me @catcoq for a chance to be featured!

 

 

Seamless patterns are one of the most versatile designs around. Seamless pattern creation is a vital skill to learn as a surface designer, and it's actually much more simple than you'd think! If you're not sure where to start with seamless patterns, I've got you covered! 

 

In my class, Modern Patterns: From Sketch to Screen, I teach the step-by-step process for creating three different types of patterns. In this class, you'll take a hand-drawn sketch and turn it into a digital pattern using Photoshop. 

 

If you want to learn how to create a seamless pattern in Procreate, I have a class for you too! My class, Seamless Patterns in Procreate, walks through the process for pattern making in Procreate and is one of my most popular Procreate classes!

 

 

I’m teaching one of Skillshare’s first Chroma Courses called Make & Sell Watercolor Art. This is a new, small-group learning experience that will help you make focused progress in 4-weeks.

 

My Chroma Course lasts for 4 weeks and includes daily lessons. It’s a blended mixture of content:

 

When: Jan 3 - Jan 28, 2022

Click here to save your seat

I can't wait to see your holiday patterns this week! Don't forget to share your art using the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq!