Hey First name / friends!

 

I'm back in my home base of Chiang Mai after six weeks in New Zealand, and it feels so good to be back in my routine (ahem…feeding the parking lot kitties 😻)

 

It's also the tail end of burning season here in Northern Thailand where the farmers are burning their crops to clear the land. Which means the air quality is…to put it mildly…not great. 😅 

 

I'm donning my cute N95 mask when I head outside and am looking forward to clear skies and clear air ahead!

This week, I was inspired by the idea of summer in Europe! I have some European travel planned later this year, and I'm really looking forward to it! 

 

But this challenge isn't just about my own travel plans. Mediterranean motifs are a hot trend this year! With bright, fresh citrus fruit leading the way in these trending designs, I thought it was only fitting for us to do a lemon challenge this week! 🍋

 

Bonus: Citrus fruit designs are pretty much always on trend. My lemon pattern below has been getting licensed on products for years! If you're ever at a loss for something to add to your portfolio, citrus is a great choice!

 

Transport yourself to the Italian Riviera with your take on this fun citrus trend!

 

1. Use the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq in your caption

 

2. Tag me (@catcoq) in the actual photo — not just the caption. 

 

Tagging me in the image itself makes it way easier for me to find your artwork, especially since Instagram doesn’t always show hashtag posts in order anymore. This will help me see your post so I can share your work on my Instagram Stories and in this newsletter!

I loved how you all embraced this out-of-this-world trend! Here are a few of the Space Cowgirl submissions from last week! 

 

If you want to be featured in this newsletter and on my Instagram stories, make sure to use the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq on Instagram and tag @catcoq in the actual photo you post so I can find your work! 

Have a fabulous week!