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As a digital nomad without a permanent residence of my own, I love partnering with RoomMates because their peel-and-stick wallpaper is perfect for renters! It installs suuuuper easily and when you’re ready to move or give your room a refresh it’s a breeze to take down |
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There are 14 designs each with multiple colorways, so there’s something for everyone in this collection! Many of these designs were inspired by my travels, and I share the story behind them on the RoomMates website. |
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#CreateWithCatCoq - Elephant Ear DTIYS |
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The designs in my collection with Roommates Decor are all inspired by nature and things I encountered while traveling, so this week’s #CreateWithCatCoq will follow a similar theme! Your challenge this week is to draw this elephant ear painting in your own style!
Fun fact, this elephant ear was the centerpiece at a restaurant I went to with my parents when they came to visit me in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2017. |
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(We Coquillette ladies made my dad take the selfie so he’d have the giant head. Sorry, dad! 😅) I love to simplify complex motifs like this and use white space to give my paintings a fresh and modern look. Share your interpretation of this elephant ear leaf on Instagram with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq. I go through all the submissions and I can’t wait to see you draw this in your style! |
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All of the patterns for my RoomMates Decor collection were originally standalone hand-painted motifs before I turned them into seamless patterns. If you want to get into licensing your artwork on products like fabric and wallpaper, seamless patterns are a must! |
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Want to learn how you can take your own hand-painted motifs and turn them into repeat patterns? I teach my entire process step-by-step in Seamless Patterns in Photoshop. This class teaches the exact process that I use to create professional-level surface patterns like the ones in my new wallpaper collection. And as a bonus, you’ll learn how to upload your pattern to print-on-demand sites so you can create and sell products with your designs.
Bonus: You can even upload your own seamless pattern to Spoonflower and create your very own wallpaper and fabric out of your artwork!
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New Interview: The Creator's Adventure |
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And last but not least: My interview with The Creator's Adventure just went live on Youtube!! You can watch it here. |
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Here's a little peek of some of the things we discussed: - What licensing clients are looking for. And what they aren't looking for.
- Why I filmed my very first class. ...and just how nervous I was to be in front of a camera.
- ...and then why I decided to keep going and film 25 more Skillshare classes.
- How teaching filled a gap I had in my life and made me feel more fulfilled.
- How creative burnout can impact your life.
- Trends that became best-sellers in my portfolio.
- Things you can put into a licensing contract that will MASSIVELY benefit you.
- The strategy of using "bargaining chips" in contract negations.
- How challenging the status quo and forging your own path, putting yourself out there, and getting out of your comfort zone can help you reach success.
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Watercolor will always be my first love, and I love sharing how to turn watercolor designs into art licensing opportunities. I can’t wait to see what you all come up with for the #CreateWithCatCoq challenge! Have a fantastic week! |
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