My heart is full after spending a few weeks in the U.S. with family, and I'm currently on my way to Europe for the summer! I'll be in Spain for a few weeks until I head to Morocco for my upcoming art retreat. I can't wait to meet this new group of artists and embark on a week-long creative adventure with them! 

 

Last week’s #CreateWithCatCoq challenge was so much fun! I really enjoyed seeing all of your celebratory seamless patterns! Here are just a few of the submissions from last week’s challenge.

 

Since I'm heading to Spain this week I thought it would be fun to do a Spanish-inspired challenge! This week your #CreateWithCatCoq challenge is to draw this folding fan in your style! 

 

Not only are fans used in flamenco dancing, but in the sizzling summer months, you'll see fans like these being used by people trying to cool off just about everywhere in Spain!

I can't wait to see what you draw. Don't forget to share your fan illustration on Instagram with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq.

 

You can draw your folding fan as a standalone motif or turn it into a pattern like the one I shared above! 

 

If you want to learn more about how I turn hand-drawn illustrations like this fan into professional repeat patterns, check out my class, Hand-Drawn Seamless Patterns in Photoshop! 

 

Don’t forget to share your work on Instagram with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq. I go through each submission and I love to see what you’re working on!