About the Challenge:

This free challenge is designed to help you move beyond scattered artwork and into intentional, marketable collections. It will give you a taste of what I teach in my signature art licensing program, The Art of Collections, which opens for enrollment February 3rd!

Each week, you’ll receive:

• A clear design prompt

• Strategic guidance for art licensing

• Supporting resources and tutorials

• A behind-the-scenes look at my own process

By the end of four weeks, you’ll have a cohesive mini collection that strengthens your portfolio and sets you up for success.

Psst…Want extra business tips during the challenge? I’m sending a special series of unfiltered, no-gatekeeping art biz emails with waitlisters for The Art of Collections. 👇🏼

The Theme: 2026 Trends

Every year, I release an in-depth trend report based on months of research. Trends have been a cornerstone of my licensing career, and I’ve seen firsthand how trend-forward artwork can open doors.

Art directors are looking for work that will sell well with their customers. Trend-aligned motifs help your portfolio feel timely, relevant, and marketable.

This challenge bridges the gap between reading a trend report and actually using it. In just four weeks, you’ll turn these insights into a fully formed collection.

Challenge Prompts & Participation

Click the images below to catch up on each week’s prompt and free collection-building resources! Each email is packed with surface design insights. Get ready to create a pitch-ready collection with me!

To participate:

1. Download my 2026 Trend Report and choose a trend for the subject of your collection

2. Follow the prompts below (a new one comes every week in my Tuesday newsletter)

3. Create your artwork using the prompt and resources below

4. Share on Instagram - Post your work using #CreateWithCatCoq and tag @catcoq in the image itself (not just the caption) so I can see your work.

5. Everyone who completes all four weeks of the challenge will be entered to win a full-ride scholarship to my signature mentorship program, The Art of Collections, opening February 3rd.