Get to know Cat Willett!

Cat is a Brooklyn-based illustrator and one of our “Small Talks” instructors! Read below to get to know Cat more. If you haven’t already, sign-up for her “Maintaining a Sketchbook” workshop where Cat will provide guidance on how to maintain a routine and keep a sketchbook. Learn how to stay motivated and look for the things around you when searching for creative inspiration.

Cat will be hosting this workshop LIVE on Monday, March 30th at 7pm EST. All proceeds to these workshops will go to supporting Cat and her fellow instructors.

When did you start making art?
I started making art as a little kid! I was a very shy kid, and drawing was a really important way for me to express myself.

What inspires your subject matter?
I'm inspired by pioneering womxn from history, by plants, and by other artists, of course.

How has keeping sketchbooks influenced your practice?
Keeping sketchbooks influences my practice because I'm able to experiment with color palettes, shapes, and patterns that later inform my client work.

What are your favorite materials and tools to use?
In my sketchbook, I love to use acrylic paint markers on watercolor paper, and acrylic ink with a brush.

What are you most excited about for your workshop?
I'm excited to hear about other people's relationships with their sketchbooks!