Hey First name / friends!

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been focusing on creating a portfolio of trendy illustrations that will sell well, and now it’s time to put that art up for sale using a print-on-demand site like Society6 or Redbubble! 

 

First, a little background on print-on-demand if you’re not familiar. Print on demand is a production model where products with custom printed designs are produced as customers order them. So, instead of printing 1,000 T-Shirts with one design and holding inventory, the print-on-demand model prints a single T-Shirt when a customer orders it.

 

And the best part? You don’t have to worry about website hosting, web design, product creation, order fulfillment, or customer support. The print-on-demand site takes care of all of that for you.

 

This week, I want to challenge you to set up your very own print-on-demand shop. And if you already have a print-on-demand shop set up, add some new designs this week!

If you want to learn more about the ins and outs of print-on-demand join me in my class, A Step-by-Step Guide to Art Licensing: Sell Your First Piece of Artwork Online. This comprehensive class will take you through everything you need to know to get started. I cover how to set up a shop, upload designs, strategically make art that will sell well, and much more!

 

This week’s art prompt is inspired by some of the top sellers in my Society6 shop - illustrations with a drink as the subject! Whether it’s champagne or a cozy cup of tea, beverage motifs tend to sell really well. Your #CreateWithCatCoq challenge this week is to draw your favorite beverage!

Share your illustration on Instagram with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq so I can like, comment, and share your work! Bonus points if you upload the design to your print-on-demand shop! 

 

 

 

I shared more details about what I'll cover in my talk in a video on Instagram. Watch the video to learn more.

My talk will 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? 

Here’s what past Immersion LIVE participants had to say about the conference:

I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to share my best advice, reflect on past decisions (good & bad), and help YOU find your own path. I hope to see you there!