Guest Cat Coquillette: Nomadic Licensed Artist Extraordinaire Gives Advice and Tips!

Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie 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. 

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
   

Our Websites and Shops

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