Posts tagged art
2020 Year in Review

Strangest Year Yet? My biggest lesson this year: adaptability is a powerful skillset both in terms of business and in life. At the end of each year, I whip up an annual recap blog post like this and include both life and business milestones.

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New CatCoq Class Announcement: Growing Your Creative Business Through Instagram

Are you an artist, designer, photographer, content creator, or visual creative on Instagram? My new class will help you grow your brand successfully on Instagram, tailored specifically to visual creatives.

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New Class Announcement: Design Top-Selling Product Mockups with Your Art

Have you ever wanted to see what your artwork could look like on products? In my new class, you’ll both learn how to create product mockups and how to optimize your mockups for selling.

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Create Art That Sells: Youtube Interview with Art Side of Life

I had the opportunity to chat with Iva, founder of Art Side of Life, about my career path as an artist and digital nomad. Art Side of Life is a YouTube and podcast that interviews creative professionals about their day-to-day, the steps it took to reach success, and next steps.

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Urban Outfitters x CatCoq Collaboration

I’m excited to announce a second collaboration with Urban Outfitters! You can now find my Tropical Fan Palms pillow in UO stores thanks to my partnership with Deny Designs.

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Announcing a New Nordstrom x CatCoq Partnership

I’m thrilled to announce my new collaboration with Nordstrom! As of May 2019, I’ve launched a CatCoq collection comprised of two of my best-selling art prints, Good Vibes and Stay Curious. For more than 100 years, Nordstrom has been a leading fashion retailer.

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Keep on Going and Growing – New Art Collaboration with Society6 and The Sill

I had the opportunity to work with Society6 and The Sill to create this piece for the new Power Mamas launch! 👊🏼 The collection celebrates eleven female founders for their leadership and creativity.

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Press Release: Jewel Branding & Licensing Signs CatCoq

Jewel Branding & Licensing (JBL) is excited to announce that they have signed trendy, free-spirited design & influencer brand, CatCoq, for global licensing representation. JBL officially debuts the brand at the upcoming Surtex show in New York, February 3-6 at Jewel Branding’s booth 3581.

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Society6 Art Quarterly No.3.4 – Storytellers Edition

Every artist has a story to tell. The latest edition of the Society6 Art Quarterly profiled twenty artists who shared their stories of struggle and triumph. It’s a fascinating peek into the minds of those who make Society6 such a vibrant community.

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Creative Crushin' – Featured Interview with Brit+Co

Thank you for the feature, Brit + Co! I was interviewed about how I got started as an artist, the inspiration behind each painting, and why I am so passionate about helping other creatives succeed.

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Develop Your Own Style of Art That Customers Will Gravitate Towards // CatCoq x Society6 Blog

A recognizable style of artwork reinforces your brand recognition, makes your portfolio memorable, and will keep your customers coming back for more. You can explore a variety of styles to identify and track best-sellers, then create more artwork in that vein to increase your top-selling pieces.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Art Licensing: Sell Your First Piece of Artwork Online

I've officially launched my newest online course! It’s packed with tips to help you make money selling your artwork online. Getting involved with art licensing is an excellent way to boost your passive income and my class is filled with tips to help you make your first sale online as well as boost your sales if you’re already established!

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The Top Ten Best Sites to Learn New Art Skills Reviewed by CatCoq for the Society6 Blog

Society6 asked me to put together a list of my top ten best resources for artists looking to grow their art skills. Check it out here. One key factor for succeeding as an artist is continuing to grow your creative skillset. My portfolio has evolved tremendously over the past few years. I’ve improved my painting techniques, learned time-saving shortcuts, established a solid aesthetic, and kept up with market trends. Utilizing the right resources was key in this journey.

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Tips for Framing Artwork – Choosing Frames, Matting, and Sizes for Art Prints

Picking out artwork for your home is the fun part. But how do you go about framing it? There are a few tips and tricks you can use to make sure you're choosing the perfect frame for the perfect print. 

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How I Earn Passive Income as an Artist

I recently had the opportunity to partner up with Society6 and Skillshare to teach my own class. The topic: How artists can boost their passive income. The online class is packed with information for artists and designers looking to broaden their revenue streams. I thought it would be helpful to include a summary of the basics. Enjoy!

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Monster Drawing Rally

I had the pleasure of participating in the Monster Drawing Rally's sixth annual event during KC Design Week. I worked alongside a ton of local talent during the live art event, focused on raising money for the Women in Design Scholarship. Together, we raised about $4,000, one of their best years to date.

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