how to FIND YOUR STYLE // why you don't need ONE art style
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- Опубліковано 1 лют 2022
- Finding your art style can feel like the most important thing in the world, but it really doesn't have to be something you stress about. I hope you enjoy this little chat about what I've learned about art styles from my personal experience! This can be useful for beginners or anyone who struggles with this sometimes.
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I hope you enjoyed this! These two paintings will be in my next shop update. Should I make prints of them as well?
I wish I could buy you're art and prints but I have no idea how to pay though online
Prints would be awesome!
I think the ones who pay for originals would have to be one to decide. A lot of people would probably love to have a print copy but it kinda takes away the "specialness" of original art. Idk I think Im thinking of "this is an original painting and no one else owns this, only me!"
Up to you I would ask your patreons what they think since they are the one paying for the original art.
And maybe think how that plays with the value of that original art because if you don't sell prints/stickers of those originals it takes away revenue but also increases the value of that original painting so kinda have to balance that out.
I agree. And I realized that after years and years of "developing" one art style. Then I admitted that I would easily get bored drawing only in a certain way. Style doesn't really matter. What matters is learning more, practicing more and just enjoying the process 😊
Yes! I agree 🌟 everything kind of falls into place eventually!
Yes
100% agree. It's so easy to get distracted by art style, but art is like a journal or diary. Depends how you feel or what's inspiring you that day that influences how you make art. Letting go of control really is the answer. Art is constant imporvement and experimentation.
Personally, I think one effective way to find one's "art style" is to not try to look for it in the first place especially when your techniques and interests could change overtime. Instead, it's probably better to just keep drawing and let your experience, interests, and influences guide you. My "art style" is currently a culmination for my love of cute things and inexperience in drawing. That's why observing other artists' techniques is very useful because I can experiment to see if it works for me.
I agree, I remember that when I was chasing an art style I got stuck drawing one specific thing without trying new mediums or new subject matters; I got competent drawing that one thing but realized my growth was stagnant and would remain that way for as long as I continued being in that little comfortable box I made for myself.
For a while it feels nice to be competent drawing something but after a while you realize you're probably missing out on a whole world of adventure and self discovery.
It can be scary getting out of the comfort zone but it definitely pays off.
OMG I can relate with everything you have said. From the past few months I've been forcing myself to draw only anime characters just for the cohesive look for my account and to attract only anime fans but recently I've realized that I want to explore more and use different mediums other than just pencils. But now I've decided to priotize my growth as an artist instead of keeping my followers on instagram happy all the time. Due to drawing different subjects many of my followers unfollowed me but I'm okay with that because I know that people who really love my art will eventually follow me. I really enjoy drawing scenes from my favourite movies and also love painting landscapes so I'm leaning more towards painting nowadays.
It can feel very frustrating when there is a huge difference between the kind of art you like to consume and the kind of art you naturally produce yourself. For example, a sharp sketchy style vs. a round clean style. It can be hard to accept that, the way you enjoy making art will never result in the style you like to consume. But the thing is, you do not have to love your own style or works. You can just love the process of creating art! There will always be others who like your style and works. :)
Yea and I think you can both to some extent learn to more make the art you enjoy to look at, but also to more enjoy the kind of art you make.
I know I definitely have done both of those, improving my art and the joy it brings me immensely. I still create tons of things I don't enjoy looking at, and many things I like from other people I just cannot do, but that is natural.
I never really understood wanting one style. I have a default style that evolved naturally from finding the most comfortable & efficient workflow for me. But I still like trying very different stuff from time to time! It keeps the process from feeling stale or repetitive imo.
Love watching paintings come together ☺️
This was great timing for me. I've been trying to change my style lately and have a consistent style and its been taking the fun out of art. This has inspired me to just have fun with my art and experiment.
This was actually very helpful. I'm feeling the need to crack open my sketchbook again
yes! I think voice is a lot more important than visual style and then voice is more about your likes and dislikes, gut reaction to other media, satisfaction while drawing, preferred process, etc etc
I am so grateful for your videos. I feel you're very candid about art in a way I find many creators are not
For some reason you saying "you dont have to prove anything to anybody; you can draw however you want", it really resonated with me. I've been struggling with how to go about identifying my art and my style and trying to make it more "professional" because I felt more people would respect it. But honestly why should it mattet if people respect it. As long as I enjoy what I make a put out. Also when you said you have differing styles depending on the medium, it really made me realise i had been unhappy with my art because when I switch mediums it looks different. And it didnt occur to me until you said that, that was even having issues with this idea. But Im really thankful for you bringing that up because I feel like I shouldnt be dissapointed or hold back from different mediums because its not identical. Every medium has its own techniques, giving each art form a different vibe when creating something. And that should be appreciated and something to showcase, rather than to hide and feel disapointment in.
Your water color paintings are so satisfying to watch!!! I love your channel so much and your advice is always so good. Keep up the good work 😎👍
Thank you for this advice I have been practicing this one style and get frustrated that if doesn’t look the way I want it too . I really should practice other skills and let it develop naturally
From my own 35 years of art, mostly animation, you need to be able to suit the show’s style you are working on… 20 plus different shows gave me a huge variety to work from. My style is a mix of Manga and Don blush style. I still try to do watercolour painting, but always find it easier to just paint on Photoshop… have fun, and I hope you have a great career.
Man, I've been in such a funk regarding my art lately. I really needed to hear this. Thanks so much.
I just trying different elements I saw from another artists and combine it in unique way (or so I believe). For example, I like color lineart, detailed eyes, soft colors ets. Just trying to make my art the most enjoyable for my eyes
Thankyou for everything jelarts im still here as your supporter❤💖💫
I would’ve loved to have a professor at my art school who actually encouraged “cute” art. If you chose to make something “cute” at my school you would have to defend your decision a lot more than other styles of art before it could be considered “real art” and it was very deflating. Maybe it’s changed in the five years since I graduated, but it seemed like anything that could be considered “feminine” was looked down upon.
Love this so much 🥺🥺 the pandemic really killed my artist heart 😂 and getting back into art has really been a struggle, hearing this has cheered me up so much! You’ve put together so many thoughts I’ve had over the last few years, I agree sooo much!!
I naturally draw more realism and loose sketchy style. And I really want to draw more children books, cute, and cartoon type of things. I haven’t drawn consistently in years bcz I cant get to the style I want 😭
Great video, and great advice. Thank you, JelArts :)
Gotta love a good frog stack. 👏👏
I love you're illustrations! You inspire me to use watercolour more! I absolutely love you're
work! ❣
This was perfect and was the thoughts I was looking for.
How wonderful. You have done so well indeed.
I tried a style i've been wanting to try, and i'm exited!
I love this video, its very inspiring it helps a lot of people to see your own perspective on things. :) Keep up the good work! You are inspiring people who step out of their comfort zone and explore their art skills! ❤
Thanks for this. Really need it today. 💙
I needed this
Thanks for this! :) It helped bc I've been finding I have a couple different styles too and I'm goin on a journey lately lol. But I think artists never stop developing and learning new things! I never used to sketch till mid-last year and only used to do finished pieces 0--0 but I'm so glad I started and I've just started a new sketchbook now haha xD
This video makes me feel so relaxed... I feel motivated to draw more. I'm gonna start right now. :D
I love this series and I love how you help us with your advices and aren't afraid to talk about these thank you ❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹
I'm so glad you find them helpful!
Thanks for the video Jel! I needed to hear many things you said 💙💙💙
I'm so glad it was helpful
Thank you. This is great advice and you really hit home on a lot of things that I find overwhelming and frustrating.
I'm glad it helped! :)
I love this video thank u so much😊😊👏👏
Great video! I don’t know how I’m only just finding you… but I’ve subscribed 😊
Welcome to my channel! :)
Everytime I hear you talking about this kind of themes, I feel as if you're talking to my soul ;-; haha! Thank you very much for sharing this!!
Another tip could be this: if you want to get closer on finding your own technique is to practice the fundamentals.
I've been noticing more develope on my style since I started learning and practicing the basics/fundamentals (line width, perspective, gesture, anatomy, composition, color theory, etc.). And somehow I feel even closer to reaching that point of "my style".
PS. weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
This is good advice. Also I love the way you draw frogs 😍
Thank you! :)
hey love watching all of your video's
I dont want a single style, but I want consistency enough that no matter what style you can see its mine. Does that make sense? Im trying to learn just my own basics in a way.
Its just overwhelming seeing all my stuff looking like different people made each piece
Amazing Video
we NEED the frog one as a print!!!!!
Maybe maybe 🤔
until now i don't know if i have an artstyle xD when i look at other artist i really see an art style. but with my drawing and paintings... no way xD i think its also more diffecult to "see" the own artstyle
Could you comment on developing an illustration style to woo art directors toward hiring you for specific freelance work? What do they look for, how do they use art styles in your portfolio to pick you out of a crowd to find you suitable for "the look" they are going for, maintaining consistancy for that, etc.?
oh my god i wish i watched this video when i was just starting still helpfull tho but i use to struggle alot with my art
I'm glad it was still helpful :)
Thank you so much for making this video!
This was really helpful, i have always pressure myself to find what my artstyle is but i didnt reach this goal yet but i guess This is maybe because i do not draw regularly sometimes i feel like it and sometimes i dont because im too afraid to make bad art which is a poor excuse :(
But recently i have tried to draw more realistic portrait with reference on pinterest and somehow they all end up looking cartonish or semi realistic and i wonder if that is my style or am i just not capable of drawing realistic 🙁 i do like how they turn out though but i dont know how to give it a name
*dances* Yes
i have so many art styles i've lost count lol. not the best thing if looking for a job but i dont fight it any more and have excepted and use all the styles so they must all just be 'mine'. if that makes any sense lol
When the pen rolled over the paper xD hahaha
Not gonna lie.... When that red pencil chipped at the tip i yelled in "surprised. shock" 👀 and started to blow on my screen to try and brush the extra line (10:44) away, (- that you also picked at lmao 😅-) but what's done is Done.
👁👄👁 i honestly haven't had that kinda jump scare in a while. 🙃
Yeah, your style is literally just the way you go about different things. That’s it.
Woah i love your art style it's just so amazing!! ☺️ Thanks for the tips, i hope by doing em' I'll find out My art style soon! 🎨 I'm a new subsriber!! Bc you know you seem very nice and i love drawing too! Just I haven't found My art style yet but, I'm sure I'll Will soon 👍 👁️👄👁️
Hi jel
“How to find your style”
Me,who plans to stick with having the omori style,as seen by my pfp:
Is it ok if it takes awhile to find your style
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i have to ask; why are all your pencils sharpened so ratchet?
I use a knife, haha
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I just want to do good art 🥹