Hey First name / friends!

 

Happy holidays to you! I know that things can get a little busy this week with all the festive celebrations and preparations, so I'm keeping this one short, sweet, and celebratory. I hope that you're getting to enjoy the week with those you love!

 

I just came back from a little pre-holiday, holiday weekend in gorgeous Krabi, Thailand. Wherever you are in the world, I hope you're having a restful, joyful time! 

 

👀 Stay tuned next week because my 2026 Trend Report will be dropping right before New Year's! 

 

My weekend = lil bit drawing, lil bit peeping on shore birds & flying foxes.

This year, for the first time ever, I opened up scholarships for The Art of Collections, my program that teaches artists how to build art collections that actually get licensed. I know not everyone has the means to invest in a program like this, so I wanted to create a path for a few passionate artists to join us completely for free. 

 

This is the second round of scholarships we've offered, and once again… I was absolutely blown away by the applications we received.

 

Choosing was so hard, but after careful consideration, we narrowed it down to five incredible artists. These five recipients really lit us up with their stories, drive, and potential. They embody everything the CatCoq Collective™ stands for: creativity, community, ambition, and a deep commitment to growing their art businesses.

 

Without further ado… Let me introduce to you our incredible 2026 Scholarship Recipients!! 🎉🤗 

 

Your challenge this week is to draw a poinsettia pattern or illustration. You may even have real-life inspo around your house right now! 😉

 

Be sure to share your work on Instagram to participate! Tag me @catcoq in the actual photo/video you post (not the caption) and use the hashtag #CreateWithCatCoq to be featured!  

Here are a few of the amazing submissions from last week's challenge! Make sure to click on the photos to see each artist on Instagram and give them some love! When we help each other grow, we all rise : )

Have a fabulous week and Happy Holidays!!