I started these Year in Review blog recaps six years ago as a sort of “highlight reel” in my professional and personal life. It was a way for me to look back on the year and reflect on my accomplishments, travels, challenges, and growth.
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If you’re an artist selling on print-on-demand sites like Society6 and Redbubble, chances are you’ve seen the changes they’ve made to their fee structure recently. I’ve been watching this play out and I know that it’s causing some unrest and confusion among the art community. As an artist who has been heavily involved with print-on-demand sites since the early days, I wanted to share my thoughts on how this will affect artists and the best way to move forward.
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I’m thrilled to announce that seventeen new wallpaper designs have been added to my wallpaper collection with RoomMates Decor! The collection is inspired by my firsthand observations and encounters around the world: tropical foliage from the jungles of Southeast Asia, Scandinavian textiles, and wildlife in Central America.
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This is the story of my first ever art licensing deal. …and it all started with me having a mini freakout while going through the security checkpoint at Los Angeles airport.
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Some big moments unfolded for me this year: I hosted my second artist retreat, fostered my creative community more than ever before, and partnered with brands I admire & respect for some pretty cool collaborations.
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I’ve teamed up with Swaponz to create a collection of CatCoq phone cases! I hand-selected the designs for each capsule, picking from not only my best-selling pieces, but also my personal faves. 💛 One of the reasons I decided to work with Swaponz is because their product is so innovative and -let's be real- just plain cool! You don't need to purchase an entirely new phone case every time you want to switch things up. With Swaponz, you receive a slim protective case and a collection of reusable "Swaps", so you can easily switch your phone case design on a whim.
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When Contrado reached out about partnering up for a CatCoq x Contrado artist collection, I was absolutely thrilled, to put it mildly. Contrado is a high-end, fashion-forward brand with an emphasize on sustainability and eco-friendliness. All of their items are made to order, which means products are not produced beyond need.
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Our Artrepreneur Spain retreat was a huge success! After nearly a year of planning, we were able to once again create an opportunity for a group of creatives to come together, make connections, build community, and learn from each other. I truly love hosting these retreats. It's important to me to help foster a community that has been so valuable to artists just like me.
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I had some pretty incredible opportunities to give back to my creative community this year: Enrollment for my online classes soared up to 375,000 students and my curriculum made it into Skillshare’s “Top 20 Classes of 2021” list. I spoke on various panels, webinars and hosted digital workshops throughout the year. My main stage talk at Adobe Max brought in 50,000 live attendees.
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2021 Update: New year, new CatCoq collections available in Target! I’m thrilled to announce yet another collaboration with Target! I’ve teamed up with Society6 and Deny Designs to bring you fresh new designs, all sold through Target.
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I’m welcoming in 2021 with a brand new CatCoq x Urban Outfitters collaboration! This collab marks five years of celebrating profitable partnerships with one of my favorite brands, Urban Outfitters.
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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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I’m thrilled to announce my new partnership with Denim Ink to create custom, one-of-a-kind denim jackets with my artwork! I now have a curated collection of thirteen colorful jean jackets through Denim Ink.
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When Jay Clouse, host of Creative Elements podcast, asked if I wanted to appear on his show, I took one look at his impressive roster of previous podcast guests (what up, Seth Godin?) and answered with a resounding, “YES PLEASE.”
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I’m excited to announce a third collaboration with Urban Outfitters! You can now find my Leopard Print Yoga Mat and Palmistry Wall Clock alongside my 2019 addition, Tropical Fan Palms pillow in UO’s home decor collection.
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Since many of us are laying low and adjusting to this new reality, being creative at home is more important than ever. I partnered up with Bombay Sapphire and Society6 to infuse some fun and creativity into viewer’s lives through an Instagram Live workshop.
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My CatCoq line of wallpaper is now officially available through Target stores! Last summer, I announced my brand new partnership with RoomMates Decor. In the months since the launch, the collaboration has been a resounding success.
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An extensive collection of my artwork is now available through Target! I’ve partnered with Americanflat to introduce a line of 42 CatCoq designs to be sold through Target.
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