Hey First name / friends!
This month, we’re focusing on creating trend-focused artwork in preparation for setting up a shop in time for the holiday shopping season.
This week’s prompt is to create a checkered pattern! I’m always on the lookout for new trends, and when I saw checkered patterns emerging, I added a bunch of them to my portfolio. My checkered daisy print combines two trends in one (three if you count the retro color palette!) and it’s one of the staples in my Golden Hour collection with Contrado! |
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I’m going to dive into more info about checkered patterns in a sec, but real quick I wanted to share a bit more about Contrado since I’ve gotten some questions about working with them. Contrado is actually a print-on-demand company like Society6 or Redbubble. Their focus is on sustainable, high-end products and I’ve been thrilled with the quality of their pieces! I did a Q&A with Contrado where I share some of my best print-on-demand tips and more information about how I got started selling with them. Check it out here! |
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#CreateWithCatCoq - Checkered Pattern Ok, back to pattern-making. The checkered trend is in full swing, so if you haven’t hopped on this trend, now’s the time to do it! And the best news? Checkered patterns are one of the easiest seamless patterns to create! |
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If you’re unfamiliar with seamless patterns, I’d recommend checking out one of my in-depth Skillshare classes about pattern making in Photoshop or Procreate first. Share your checkered pattern on Instagram with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq so I can like, comment, and share your work! |
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My Podcast Interview with 6-Figure Creative I’m so excited to share that I was recently featured on the 6 Figure Creative podcast! We covered sooooooo much in this episode including: - How to skip the freelance game and jump into scalable income.
- 80/20 for creatives – playing the numbers game.
- Using Print on Demand services to sell your designs.
- Outsourcing parts of your business so you can focus on what you’re uniquely good at.
- Being open to all opportunities.
- Handling criticism well.
- Contract negotiation – give and take.
- The importance of an active mailing list.
- Focusing on the important parts of your business.
It’s truly a peek into the inner workings of my creative business. Hope you enjoy listening! You can watch it on Youtube here or listen on your podcast app of choice by searching “6 Figure Creative”. My interview is the latest episode, number 215. |
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I’m looking forward to seeing your checkered patterns. Don’t forget to share them with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq! And keep an eye on your inbox later this week for a big announcement! 😉 |
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