Hey First name / friends!

 

Happy November! I’ve been loving seeing so many of you participating in the weekly #CreateWithCatCoq challenge! Here are just a few of the incredible illustrations from the #CreateWithCatCoq challenges in October!

This week I want to take it back to my watercolor roots with a challenge inspired by my Watercolor Fruits & Florals class (though don’t worry, Procreate friends, you can join in too!).

 

It’s been a while since we’ve done a Draw This in Your Style challenge! This week, your challenge this week is to draw this illustration of oranges and orange blossoms in your style.

 

If you want to follow the exact process I used for this painting, check out my class, Watercolor Fruits & Florals where I show the process step by step. 

 

You’ll learn how to incorporate whitespace in your paintings, how to sketch and paint four watercolor compositions, tips for painting small details, how to blend and mix vibrant watercolors, and techniques for painting white or light-colored elements in watercolor. 

 

I also have an in-depth lesson that shares my favorite watercolor supplies and how I build and prep my watercolor palettes. 

 

And if you’re interested in enrolling in the class but don’t have a Skillshare membership, you can get a one-month free trial with this special link! This will grant you unlimited access to all of the classes on Skillshare.

 

Want to know my favorite watercolor supplies for painting vibrant illustrations like this? I have a detailed list of my favorite supplies on my supply recommendations page, but here are my top three recommendations for this style of watercolor:

 

 

For my digital art friends, feel free to create your orange & orange blossom illustration using whatever medium you prefer! 

 

Don’t forget to share your illustrations with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq so I can like, comment, and share your work! I can’t wait to see what you make!

 

I hope your November is off to a great start! Cheers to a new month full of creativity!