Illustrators/artists, how did you find/develop your art style?
I’m trying to get in to drawing after very many years and I can’t find my footing (the last I drew anything I was about 10/11 — I’m 20 now). And where’s a good place to start, in terms of technique?
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- I think it’s very helpful to look at other illustrators for inspiration. Try drawing in a wide variety of styles, even if this is just sketching - and then work more on the one/few that feel best for you!
- I think personal style is a sum average of years of practise and development. There will always be an underlying thread between work because of subjective bias of the person who makes it :)
- "No artist becomes the artist they expected to"The question is in fact a lot more philosophical then most believe. The above quote I think is attributed to Duchamp. You will develop a recognisable style when the time is right, I spent many years in a struggle between figurative and abstract. The figurative won, why?The answer to that question is very long and involves questions of personal belief and visual capacity. But you are young, so don't stress over it, just yet.
- In my experience, it was just constant doodling, carrying a small notepad or sketchbook with me everywhere I go, hashing out slightest ideas as and when they come to me. Then revisiting those ideas at a later date. As mentioned above, dont always be concerned with the finish product.I think that finding your style is never a destination but a continued journey. Make marks daily! Even if its ONE line, and find time to self reflect on what you like/dislike about the marks you make, evaulate and go again. Most importantly, try to enjoy and embrace the process!
- Hi Tola,Experiment with everything! - digital, painting, drawing, collage, printing etc. Don't put pressure on style, the way you draw/paint is already your natural style. Just focus the medium you enjoy working in most and which of those resulting pieces put a fire in you.Researching/mood boarding other artists and illustrators will help inspire your direction and ideas too. Pinterest is excellent for this.Hope this helps! Stay safe.
- Watch this amazing talk from meg lewis https://www.loom.com/share/3b5cc3118d154e26a24262cc9a27d65d?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-darngooood&utm_content=later-6290767&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram
- Everyone has a style already. The way you draw dictates it and it is from your unique point of view... .but to get the best results from your style, experiment as much as you can. try different mediums, subjects and explore textures and once you reach a place where you reallyyyy enjoy something a lot and think you wouldn't mind doing this as full timem this is when you know.
- Hi Tola I would sujest doing continuos line drawing where you dont take the pen or pencil of the paper untill the dawing is done. Oh and do drawings that take only a minute or two to complete. Dont be to critical on yourself because dawing is about the pleasue of sitting making the marks not just the final result. Approach it like you did when you were 10.Enjoy!
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