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Best of 2023 - Cat Coquilette as a Normad Watercolor Artist and Art Instructor
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We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it! Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat with Cat Coquillette about her journey from a graphic designer to a nomadic, licensed artist.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points-
- What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known?
- Not hold myself back due to limiting beliefs or imposter syndrome.
- What was your background before you become a digital nomad?
- Cat graduated with a dual major and went to work at a local branding/graphic design agency.
- Where was the shift to travel and create?
- Cat took baby steps to start her travels and slowly developed a network of other digital nomads.
- What kind of safety concerns did you have or precautions did you take?
- It was a concern in the beginning, but the thoughts are always worse than what actually happens. Take the same precautions you'd take here in the States.
- Google the place you are going along with the word "scams".
- What are some tips to overcome your fears and imposter syndrome?
- Don't self-label yourself.
- Take baby steps - like sharing what you are confident about or taking a small trip with a friend(s). As you do it more, you get more comfortable.
- What were some of the baby steps you took to get picked up for licensing?
- Society6 is one of the industry leaders for Print on Demand. Identify the metrics for success, like money, and the brand power that Society6 has with the search engines.
- By saturating Society6 with her work, she is easily found by brands.
- What strategy would you recommend to artists now that Society6 is oversaturated?
- Try many and see what will work, then focus on the one that works for you.
- Consider the audience that the Print On Demand site focuses on. Review the top-selling designs to see if your artwork.
- What are some recommended Print on Demand locations you recommend?
- See below for the resources
- Brand new class - draw animal silhouettes in procreate.
- The most popular skillshare class is Procreate for Beginners.
- Blooms and Shrooms is the most popular class in 2022.
- Do you have any art licensing classes?
- Check out the resources below! Lots of fabulous resources.
- What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known?
We'd love to hear from you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Rise with us! On Artists Soar!
For More Information and Fabulous Resources:- Cat's Creative Business Bundle:
- Cat's supply recommendations:
- Cat's Procreate bundle:
- Subscribe to Cat's newsletter:
- Free month of Skillshare link:
- Cat's weekly artist challenge
- The Beginner's Guide to Art Licensing with Print on Demand: https://catcoq.com/blog/art-licensing-with-print-on-demand
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
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Manage episode 394507565 series 2941958
We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it! Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat with Cat Coquillette about her journey from a graphic designer to a nomadic, licensed artist.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points-
- What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known?
- Not hold myself back due to limiting beliefs or imposter syndrome.
- What was your background before you become a digital nomad?
- Cat graduated with a dual major and went to work at a local branding/graphic design agency.
- Where was the shift to travel and create?
- Cat took baby steps to start her travels and slowly developed a network of other digital nomads.
- What kind of safety concerns did you have or precautions did you take?
- It was a concern in the beginning, but the thoughts are always worse than what actually happens. Take the same precautions you'd take here in the States.
- Google the place you are going along with the word "scams".
- What are some tips to overcome your fears and imposter syndrome?
- Don't self-label yourself.
- Take baby steps - like sharing what you are confident about or taking a small trip with a friend(s). As you do it more, you get more comfortable.
- What were some of the baby steps you took to get picked up for licensing?
- Society6 is one of the industry leaders for Print on Demand. Identify the metrics for success, like money, and the brand power that Society6 has with the search engines.
- By saturating Society6 with her work, she is easily found by brands.
- What strategy would you recommend to artists now that Society6 is oversaturated?
- Try many and see what will work, then focus on the one that works for you.
- Consider the audience that the Print On Demand site focuses on. Review the top-selling designs to see if your artwork.
- What are some recommended Print on Demand locations you recommend?
- See below for the resources
- Brand new class - draw animal silhouettes in procreate.
- The most popular skillshare class is Procreate for Beginners.
- Blooms and Shrooms is the most popular class in 2022.
- Do you have any art licensing classes?
- Check out the resources below! Lots of fabulous resources.
- What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known?
We'd love to hear from you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Rise with us! On Artists Soar!
For More Information and Fabulous Resources:- Cat's Creative Business Bundle:
- Cat's supply recommendations:
- Cat's Procreate bundle:
- Subscribe to Cat's newsletter:
- Free month of Skillshare link:
- Cat's weekly artist challenge
- The Beginner's Guide to Art Licensing with Print on Demand: https://catcoq.com/blog/art-licensing-with-print-on-demand
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
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