I am blown away by all of the amazing submissions we got last week for the Draw This in Your Style Challenge! I’ve heard you loud and clear, and we’ll definitely be doing more of these in the future! Here are some of the incredible illustrations that came through last week! Check out the rest of them on Instagram!

 

This week’s #CreateWithCatCoq challenge is another sunny and summery motif - citrus! Citrus is a huge seller in the summer months, so it’s a good idea to add this into your portfolio before it takes off again for the season!

I’d love to see what you make this week! Share your citrus illustration or pattern with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq and tag me @catcoq so I can see it!

Wondering where to start with illustrating citrus? In this blog post, I break it down step-by-step! Plus you’ll learn some cool Procreate tips along the way like how to add texture to your illustrations.

If you want to learn the same technique in video format check out my Skillshare class, Procreate for Beginners! You can sign up for the class for free (and snag some awesome Procreate brushes and color palettes for free!) when you sign up for a free trial of Skillshare.

More into traditional mediums? I’ve gotcha covered! In my Skillshare class, Painting Fruits & Florals in Watercolor with a Modern Twist to learn how to paint a fresh citrus branch like this:

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!