In this easy watercolor flower tutorial, I’ll walk you through my step-by-step process for painting a watercolor flower. Florals are an evergreen trend, meaning they never go out of style! Whether you want to sell your art online or simply want to share your art with family and friends, learning how to paint watercolor flowers is key. Read on to learn how to paint a watercolor flower with layered petals!
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreIn this tutorial, I’ll be sharing how I sketch animals from a reference photo. I like to simplify complex animal motifs so that they are still recognizable as the animal, but have a more artistic look that is in line with my modern style. This tutorial is for all levels, whether you’re a beginner who is just learning how to draw or an advanced artist looking to hone your animal illustration skills!
Read MoreIn this watercolor tutorial, you’ll learn how to paint a watercolor succulent. Succulents are popular sellers and they are a fabulous motif to start with as a watercolor beginner. This tutorial is for all levels, so whether you’re a hobby artist just starting with watercolor, or a seasoned artist looking to learn a new skill, you’ll get something out of this watercolor tutorial!
Read MoreIn this tutorial, you'll learn how to paint a watercolor Monstera leaf step-by-step. Botanicals are some of my favorite things to paint with watercolor. Plus, they're great if you're a watercolor beginner!
Read MoreOne of the biggest things that holds watercolor beginners back is that they are worried about what will happen if they make a mistake. And I get it! You've come up with watercolor painting ideas and are ready to get started, but what if one mistake ruins your masterpiece? In this short and sweet tutorial, we're going to learn how to fix mistakes while you're working with watercolor.
Read MoreAre you wondering how to get started with watercolor painting as a beginner? In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through four basic watercolor techniques that are perfect for you to learn as a beginner. This tutorial is geared towards beginners, but if you’re an experienced artist, you’re also welcome to follow along and get some watercolor practice!
Read MoreWhen the organizers of KC Design Week reached out to see if I was interested in hosting a watercolor workshop during the event-packed week, my response was, “I don’t think designers and architects are really interested in watercolor.” When the event sold out in 37 minutes, I realized I was entirely wrong.
Read MoreExplore your creativity and expand your painting skills with these step-by-step watercolor techniques! We’ll be focusing on modern techniques that you can’t achieve with any other medium – this is part of what makes watercolors so special.
Read MoreAnnouncing the new launch of my digital download collection! My Fresh Floral Arrangements watercolor set is officially available for purchase on Creative Market. The collection contains 77 high-res, hand-painted watercolor graphics, including wreaths, corners, arrangements, and individual elements.
Read MoreI had the opportunity to chat with 435 Magazine about my CatCoq brand, travel plans, and what inspires the artwork I create. The story is published in their October issue, but you can also take a peek at the article online.
Read MoreI've been traveling through Asia for the past few weeks and I just got a text from a friend that made my entire month. "CAT. You're in HGTV magazine!" Needless to say, I was ecstatic.
Read MorePaint, brushes and paper. When you strip everything else away, these are the three essentials for painting. I'm always asked what paints or papers I use to create my artwork, so I decided to share my art supply favorites.
Read MoreWhen Kate La Vie contacted me about stocking her shop with some of my prints, I was all in. Her aesthetic is modern and sophisticated with an eye for whimsy. Besides being a Scottish beauty and lifestyle blogger, Kate the founder of Ghostparties, a blog highlighting top trends in beauty, interiors, lifestyle & travel. Kate is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Nouvelle Daily, a one-stop destination for all things beauty and fashion.
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