Hey First name / friends!

 

Every month in my program, The Art of Collections, I give my students a detailed prompt and challenge them to create a full collection. 

 

I created this program to help artists take action towards their goals so they can make huge progress over the course of a year. The results so far have been incredible! I'm so proud of my students and am thrilled to get to brag on them and showcase a few of the amazing collections from this month.

 

The Art of Collections is going to be opening for enrollment again soon (like, really soon!) and everyone on the waitlist will get early access to enroll. I'm giving away 10 personalized pre-recorded portfolio reviews to the first 10 students who join the program, so you'll want to make sure you're on the waitlist to get that early access! 

 

Click here to learn more about the program and get on the waitlist : )

 

 

✨ Sip & Swim Collection Created By: Katie McCaskill ✨

 

Katie learned how to digitize her watercolor paintings AND how to use mockups to display them in the best possible light this month. This collection is a powerhouse of trendy motifs. Way to go, Katie!

 

Check out Katie's Website and Instagram

 

✨ Cozy Home Bakery Collection By: Haley of Porch & Gable ✨

 

Haley wasn't initially drawn to this month's theme, but found ways repurpose some of her existing artwork and ended up having a lot of fun creating this sweet collection. She repurposed elements from different illustrations to make the collection cohesive and used lettering to create sought-after spot illustrations. 

 

Check out Haley's Website and Instagram

 

✨ Cocktail Couture Collection By: Rosalinde Clara ✨

 

Rosalinde chose a stellar trend for her collection and designed it with a gorgeous modern style. With the help of our community, she navigated some copyright questions about these pieces and used mockups to display them in a gorgeous, aesthetic setting. 

 

Check out Rosalinde's Website and Instagram

 

✨ Retro Refreshments Collection By: Katey Hindes ✨

 

Katey created a charming seasonal collection filled with retro holiday cheer. Every year, I receive call-outs from clients asking for this exact aesthetic for holidays: retro/kitsch 50s-70s. She nailed it with the typography, cuisine, and those sparks & twinkles.

 

Check out Katey's Website

This week your challenge is to create a floral pattern with festive flair. Think, poinsettias, holly, evergreen branches, and berries. 

 

Want some help making a repeating pattern? I have two free blog tutorials that will walk you through the process step by step.

 

Don't forget to share your festive florals on Instagram with the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq and tag me @catcoq for a chance to be featured! 

Have a fabulous week!