As we’re heading into Spring I was thinking about different seasonal trends and was reminded of the iconic quote from Meryl Streep’s character in The Devil Wears Prada - “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” 😅

 

Florals may not feel “groundbreaking” but there’s no denying that they’re one of the most massively popular sellers when it comes to surface design. Florals are a classic trend that will never go out of style, so it’s a good idea to have at least a few floral designs in your portfolio.

 

This week’s #CreateWithCatCoq challenge is inspired by florals - one of the most popular pattern motifs of all time! I share the challenge submissions to my Instagram stories, so share your floral pattern on Instagram using the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq and tag me @catcoq so I can see it!

Wondering where to start with creating a floral pattern? No worries! I’ve got you covered. 

In my newest Skillshare class, Watercolor a Seamless Pattern: Surface Design in Adobe Photoshop, I walk you through the entire process of creating a floral seamless pattern from start to finish. We begin by painting the floral elements by hand, and transform those hand-painted flowers into a stunning digital seamless pattern in Photoshop! And you can enroll in the class for free when you sign up for a free trial of Skillshare!

If Procreate is your medium of choice, you can learn how to create a floral seamless pattern in this blog post. 

 

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be speaking this year at Artonomo Showcase Bootcamp! You can catch me on Wednesday, April 27th at 12pm EDT speaking about the key things to consider when designing new artwork. If you’ve ever wondered how some designs get licensed over others or what the key is to creating collections that sell, this session is for you! I’ll be speaking alongside some incredible surface designers, and I hope to see you there! 

In addition to my talk, there will be four days of value-packed sessions to take your art career to the next level. And as a bonus for my email subscribers, you can receive a 10% discount on the Bootcamp registration with the code CatCoq10!