Happy Monday! Here’s a snippet of what’s in store for this week’s update:

I’m hosting an art retreat in Morocco!
I’m announcing the winner of my giveaway
Student project highlight reel
Helpful blog posts
My own life/work updates

So, without further ado, let’s kick this off!

Update 1: There are 6 spots left for my art retreat in Morocco!

Did you hear the news? My next art + entrepreneurship retreat is going to be in Morocco next summer!

In addition to painting alongside me every morning, we'll also be diving into workshops, masterminds, and biz discussions where you'll learn how to succeed in an ever-changing art industry.

The goal is to help you create beautiful paintings while developing the skills necessary to grow a successful creative business.

This retreat is a blend of art, education, AND a fabulous vacation! We'll stay at a luxurious eco-kasbah at the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains complete with a swimming pool and its own SPA!

At the end of a long day of painting, workshopping, and exploring gorgeous Moroccan markets, we'll wind down with a glass of wine and dinner prepared by our private chef.

↠ When: May 26 - June 2, 2023

↠ Where: The UNESCO Argan Biosphere Reserve on the West Coast of Morocco (Fly into Marrakech)

↠ More Details: There are more details about the retreat including travel, accommodations, pricing, and more on the retreat page here.

↠ Want to know what these retreats are like? Check out my recap of my last retreat in Spain here.

Update 2: Congrats to Daksha Giri, the winner of my Instagram giveaway!

In last week’s update, I announced a giveaway I was running on Instagram to celebrate my new Golden Hour Collection with Contrado. Big congrats to Daksha for winning not only one of these pillows, but also a $100 Contrado gift card!

Also, in the spirit of artists helping artists, check out Daksha’s gorgeous illustrations on Instagram and give her a follow! We are all here to help each other rise. : )

Student feature: Katey Girard and JoJo Cobb! They created these class projects from my class, Draw Animals in Procreate: Plus Tips for Art Licensing Sales:

Student feature: Nikki Hess and Nicky Quartermaine Scott! They created these class projects from my class, Watercolor a Seamless Pattern: Surface Design in Adobe Photoshop for Print-On-Demand:

Student feature: Hollie Diana and Gretchen Stagle! They created these class projects from my class, Painting Fruits & Florals in Watercolor with a Modern Twist:

Update 4: Check out my art tutorials on my blog!

Did you know that I have an entire blog dedicated to helpful tutorials to help you thrive? I take the most asked questions I get asked from students and whip them into these helpful tutorials so you can learn and grow!

Check out my blog here: catcoq.com/blog

Update 5: Check out these CatCoq artwork features!

It was a fun surprise seeing my “Foxes & Blooms” design featured on the Society6 home page! I drew this illustration on my iPad using the drawing app, Procreate.

Want to learn how to create professional-level animal illustrations right on your iPad? Check out my class, “Draw Animals in Procreate: Plus Tips for Art Licensing Sales”

Speaking of features, you can also find my wallpaper designs in Target! I often get asked by students what seamless patterns are actually used for, and this is a perfect example! Wallpaper and fabrics require seamless patterns so that the designs can repeat infinitely.

If you want to learn how to create your own seamless pattern, I have two classes that teach you how: One in Photoshop and another in Procreate!

Here’s a few more designs of mine you can find in Target: This mushroom art print and this checkered daisy tray.

Notice the mushroom & florals theme? Those two motifs are massively on trend at the moment.

Want to learn how to create your own mushroom & floral illustration on your iPad? Check out my class, Blooms & Shrooms: Draw Fun & Funky Art in Procreate:

Well, that’s all my updates for this week! Got any questions or comments? Drop ‘em down below!

Happy learning & creating!

Xo, Cat

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