Hey First name / friends! Happy October! I can’t believe how fast this year is flying! The start of October brings the start of one of my favorite holidays - Halloween! In honor of the beginning of spooky season, your #CreateWithCatCoq challenge this week is to create a spooky-themed seamless pattern. Now, don’t worry if you’re not into the spooky stuff. Your pattern doesn’t have to be scary! You can draw cute pumpkins, autumn leaves, or even pumpkin-spiced lattes! The subject of the pattern is totally up to you. |
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#CreateWithCatCoq - Spooky Seamless Pattern I drew this Halloween-themed seamless pattern in Procreate using the techniques I teach in my class, Seamless Patterns in Procreate (I even used the same free brushes that I give to my students in that class!). If you want to make your spooky pattern in Procreate, check out this class for all my best Procreate pattern tips! |
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If analog artwork is more your thing, you can still join in on the seamless pattern fun! In my most comprehensive class yet, Hand-Drawn Seamless Patterns in Photoshop, you’ll learn my entire process for creating repeat patterns from my hand-drawn artwork. From painting to digitizing to pattern-making, you’ll learn my entire professional process from start to finish! |
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Share your pattern on Instagram with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq so I can like, comment, and share your work! |
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Shop my Spooky Designs My portfolio is full of designs for specific holidays, and right now my spooky season designs are starting to take off on Society6. Check out my recent Halloween designs! |
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Building Your Career in Surface Design Learning to create seamless patterns is a key skill for any surface designer to know, but there is also so much more that goes into building up a career in surface pattern design. Which is why I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at Immersion LIVE!Immersion LIVE is a three-day virtual conference for creative entrepreneurs where you’ll be immersed in the world of surface design. I'm one of several professionals who will be sharing their own presentations. Over the course of three days, you’ll get to learn from industry experts, connect with like-minded artists, and learn how to take your creative work to the next level. The details: When: October 20th - 22nd (There will be replays if you’re unable to attend live!) Where: Virtually on Zoom! |
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I’ve been running a successful creative business for eight years, but my talk is going to be centered around the very beginning of my career and those pivotal early decisions. What did I do right? What did I do wrong? What would I do differently if I was starting over TODAY? Essentially, I’m channeling my younger self. What questions did she have about starting a career as an artist? What paths were dead ends and which led to my current lifestyle of freedom? I’ll be covering all of these topics and more in my talk. |
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I’m honored to be speaking alongside a group of incredible professionals in the industry at this event. It’s going to be jam-packed full of value, and I can’t wait to see you there! |
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