And 2022 has been a big one! I’m so grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had this year both personally and professionally. It’s been a year of milestones and adventures. From collaborating with my dream retailer (Anthropologie!), to epic travel experiences like hiking above the clouds in the Swiss alps, to enrolling over half a million students in my online classes, this year has been one for the books. |
|
In the Year in Review, I cover all the highlights including brand collaborations, where I traveled/lived, retreats, interviews, new artwork, my personal highlight reel, and giving back!
And none of this would be possible without you! Whether you’re a student, a fan of my work, a friend, or a family member, you, First name / my wonderful community, are the heart of why I do what I do. So I want to say a huge THANK YOU to you!
|
|
#CreateWithCatCoq Pantone Color of the Year | Viva Magenta! |
|
I’ve been reflecting on 2022, but I’m also looking ahead to the new year! As a creative, one of my favorite things about the New Year is the fact that Pantone announces the color of the year. For this week's #CreateWithCatCoq challenge, I want you to create a piece of artwork using Pantone's color of the year - Viva Magenta! Create a brand new magenta piece, or change the color palette of a piece of artwork you already have in your portfolio to a magenta tone. |
|
If you’re interested in art licensing and selling your art online, it’s important to always be looking ahead to upcoming trends. Trends = mass appeal. So simply put, keying into a trend means more people loving your products or artwork which means more sales, more customers, and more audience members. The Pantone color of the year is a great way to tap into what’s trending, but there are so many more avenues for predicting upcoming trends! |
|
This is a deep dive into trend tracking. You’ll learn to pinpoint a variety of trends including color trends, surface trends, typography trends, pattern trends, motif trends, fashion trends, and more! This actionable class will help you implement strategic trend-tracking insights to grow your audience, establish your brand as an authority, and earn more money. |
|
I can’t wait to see how you use Viva Magenta in your artwork this week! Don’t forget to share your illustrations on Instagram with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq so I can cheer you on! I loved Pantone's description of why they chose Viva Magenta for the 2023 color of the year. “This year’s Color of the Year is powerful and empowering. It is a new animated red that revels in pure joy, encouraging experimentation and self-expression without restraint, an electrifying, and boundless shade that is manifesting as a stand-out statement. Viva Magenta welcomes anyone and everyone with the same verve for life and rebellious spirit. It is a color that is audacious, full of wit and inclusive of all. Exuding dynamism, Viva Magenta is a transformative red tone capable of driving design to create a more positive future.” Cheers to more joy and transformation in the new year! |
|
|
