Finding your Art Style
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I think something that I miss in this video, and maybe the largest point is: do a lot of work.
More than anything, the best way to find yourself and understanding where you want to go, and where you went wrong, is by doing a lot of work.
If you spend a lot of time overthinking where to go with your art, it might end up disappointing or frustrating when it doesn't match your accumulated knowledge through experience.
How do you get an art style? Patience.
Don't be so hard on yourself that you see every failure as a flaw in yourself. Allow yourself the room to fail and grow, and do a lot of work.
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My thoughts on finding an art style, where I talk more about the things I went through that I don't see talked about a lot.
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Step 1
Learn how to draw
Step 2
Keep drawing
Step 3
That's it, that's your style
baylego Step 4
Repeat
that's legit advice. keep it coming, youtube needs it, i guess
I have 12 styles what now?
Yeah. I've been drawing since forever, and I just draw... I have a style but it's not something I think about
@@greenafterglow8710 here's a good thought: yes you have 12 styles, but they're YOUR own 12 styles
My art style has different names, such as "procrastination" or "too busy" or "terrified to find that I'm bad at it"
Same
😂😂😂same
True
Same
Ow that hit deep inside XD
Probably the best video I've seen on this topic
Thank you! I tried to approach it in a way that I thought other videos on this topic lacked + what I've personally gone through when dealing with it.
@@MattiasPilhede i really love your tutorials and tips videos like this, your tips can also apply to other types of art sometimes it really helps
I agree, the video does really speaks to me
I agree! finally something solid, honest and clear.
I agree , this is inspirational
At the end, You started talking about skill, i legit thought that this will be a transition to skill share sponsor but its not.
bless
XD
That would be a smooth transition
Sometimes I've had youtubers title a video like I'm gunna learn something about colour theory or proper linework to it being a full advertisement for skillshare where they don't talk about anything related to the topic and keep telling you to subscribe...
Like I don't care, I just wanted a video to learn something ffs...
I'd actually like that.
don't find your art style, art style will find you
In mother russia...etc, you know how this joke goes...
It's either taking its time or looks like a bunch of cringey memes mixed together
Yeah basically
No it won't it never will
This sounds foreboding lol
That bit where her face is changing styles was truly something else, I feel like this video was a step up from anything else you've put out before. Good stuff as always, Mattias.
I agree 🙌🏻
"-or maybe just don't worry in general."
*Overthinking rates drop at 0%*
It feels like my style is different in every artwork because I always try to copy another art style too much.
I still think that's what's meant to happen as you're learning it, because thats what I do to and I feel like to organically develop you can look at your inspirations and take parts from them, eventually you'll keep parts you like and start merging and experimenting with them as your skills develop generally. I guess if you want to try and draw away from this, you may have a wonderful visual library of art now, but not a big enough one of real life. One thing I've heard from art uni tutors is actually, keeping looking and the real world and building up a visual library of it is key. Try building up a reference of real life observational drawings of people, animals, objects, landscapes etc. Then often when I'm drawing, I can reference of my own work instead, pick out what I like about the face of anything else, and exaggerate, or experiment with it. On a side note, drawing people like this (when especially focusing on how the face comes together) can also help against same face syndrome.
HappyMaskSalesman, thank you so much this helped me!
Oh did it? Welp that's a first lol, guess I must be going in the right art direction finally now ^_^
How do you have 40k subs with no vids
I used to, but then I developed my own by making a less realistic realistic style!
While I'm not much into drawing as I wish I was, the messages in your videos are often very universal, and always help out a lot. Great stuff. I really like how you shifted through styles in the video, too.
That's good to hear, thank you!
Thanks for these points, I usually get frustrated about "finding a style" because I want to try my hand both at comics and digital painting (but here I am, making Tarot cards for Inktober with ink and a nib/G pen).
Finding a style shouldn't be at the cost of binding your creativity into a single form!
Why not both? That's why I have two different styles... My first style is an attempt in realism/me studying realism. And then I have a lazy cartoonist style typically used for my character designs...
Nvm they explained it in the video
I should seriously finish the video before looking into the comment section...
I tried letting my art style develop naturally for years. But I was so absolutely unsatisfied with how it was evolving that I forced myself to change it and kind of crammed in the aesthetics and elements that I considered to be "ideal" for me, and practiced them. I went from drawing a more western comics-inspired style with realistic anatomy to more of a zany 90s-cartoon style, and I'm much more satisfied with my work now.
When I clicked the video, I wasn't wearing headphones, and when I saw the character, I thought a cute girl voice is going to be heard when I put my headphones. but I was wrong.
This video spoke to me and I don’t even draw. I’m a music producer and everything you say apply to my relationship with music. I have also changed my style several times trying to fit in and impress certain groups of people that I’ve probably made up in my head. And every time the end result disappoints me because I know it’s not really me. I realized that the first songs I ever recorded are the only ones that still mean something to me, because back then I had little idea of what I was doing and I wasn’t trying to impress anyone. Maybe I should take that step back and reconsider why I started making music in the first place.
You're the first person who I've ever heard insinuate that a style doesn't need to be original and it's okay to amalgamate all of your favorite artists' styles to find yours. I completely agree. Derivatives are not bad.
I think originality is overrated to a certain degree. Sometimes we get so caught up with trying to be original and unique with everything we do that nothing is good enough. At the core, if what you want to make is communicating what you want it to, it means you succeeded.
Austin Briggs said to find "style" you must learn to be good at reacting to the world around you. If you are an individual with thoughts /opinions and you interpret these things with genuineness a "style" will come naturally.
That's a good way of putting it
It’s better to not stick on 1 style of art, this limits your creativity and can sometimes stunt your skills. Always be changing, it helps you
As someone who's had a lot of troubles with art style over the years and has since become more comfortable with my work, I can't express how true this is. My art didn't develop a style until I stopped drawing what other people wanted to see. At this point, I don't even consciously think of my art having any "style" as I draw. Instead, certain things are just completely natural. I couldn't imagine drawing any other way. And when times get hard with my art and I feel like I start to limit myself is when I consciously consider my style and make an effort to try something new. And yea. There are a lot of inconsistencies in my pieces. But I think since some drawing habits are so individual to me, it's still easy to recognize as mine. The less saturated colors I use, the subjects I draw are really niche and specific to me. And it's the first time I've ever felt good with my art and my style. And tbh, unless you are going into this as a profession, there's nothing wrong with a lack of strict consistency. You're a person. The way you create from day to day won't always be the same. And social media can really pressure you to maintain consistency. If you post something outside the norm, it won't do well and you'll get down on yourself. That's why I let all that go. Letting go of restrictions. Not being bound to any posting schedule, or putting out pieces that fit a certain aesthetic. I post when I want. I draw when I want. Not the same for everyone, but that's just my personal experience.
Dude, your video is exactly what people getting into art need. This is a question that peers back in art school kept asking around all the time, myself included. And even now that those times are well behind I still find that question bugging me repeatedly. It is an insecurity that I'm sure will stay there until you forget about it. Your style will never "appear" you already have it, just need to develop it.
It's ironic the video's artstyle changes as the mood does.
*Why am I being stated there?*
It’s bloody intentional
This is something I struggle with a lot. I feel like my art style is not distinctive enough, especially my digital paintings. I tend to use various brushes and the paintings always end up looking totally different. But I do agree with you, art style is something you can't force on to yourself. It has to come naturally with practise and learning about who you are as an artist.
This is all well and good but seriously you should only draw in the demon hellscape style of 04:55 from now on
Ugh, when I try to make more stylized art I feel like it sucks. But if I try a realistic style I like it more, but feel weird about it, like its not stylized enough. I need an in between... I also get a lot of anxiety in general when I draw cause of where the pc is placed, its in an area where anyone in my family can see.
Note: my icon was made by a friend, not my self.
EXACT SAME HERE
Kinda like semi-realism? You can look up semi-realistic pics and see if you like those styles.
Eep, I'm the opposite of ya.
I'm just very bad when it comes to hyper realistic pieces, I'm no good at it. So I end up beating myself everytime it's the shading phase
I honestly love the animal crossing icon ♡
this is a small thing but i love how the background track is autumn leaves, which changes based entirely on how it's stylized
In instagram I save all the drawings I like and when I'm not inspired I look at them and start drawing 👌 it really helps with art-blocks
Same!
I just draw a bunch of lines, like kinda just fill my page up with different shaped lines like curved, squiggly, straight and ect. To really get me out of art block is when I kinda force myself to do it but once I get going I start enjoying it and filling up empty spaces with smiley faces and weird doodles. It seems stupid but Ive got like a notebook full of small detailed squiggly lines 🤷♂️
Interesting video, some really good advice there! Although I personally feel that escaping your own "style" is a much harder challenge than finding it - everything I paint, no matter how hard I try to do something new and different, ends up being quite similar. Some of it is due to "personal tastes", sure, but a lot of it is just random habits, tools and tricks you've picked up along the way. And some of those habits might actually be stuff that you don't want in your work, and that's one of the things you need to focus on if you want to refine your style.
Another thing that I want to note is that there is a large crossover between taste and skill, since both rely heavily on your visual library, and growing that (by drawing from real life and from existing art that you like) can be considered practice for both of those areas.
Holy crap. I've googled this question on an off for years now, each time I get back into drawing, and this is the first video I've seen that I feel actually answers the question. Thank you.
I haven’t even watched the vid but I’m already happy
Edit: and thanks I seriously relate with a constantly changing art style, your videos are really motivational and often come out just as I’ve gone through a massive art block. Man I haven’t drawn in months... I think I’ll start again.
With this video I remembered David bowie, he used at least 20 different music genres, yet, you hear any song of him and you can say "This is david bowie" even if it's electronic, rock or jazz made by him
i really dig the animations and drawings you put into this video. especially the girl with the eye monsters, that bit was super cute
For a while my art goals were “I need a main style and a “cutesy” style”
I didn’t understand how I shouldnt limit myself to just two styles, and they will always develope whether I want them to or not
4:39 this part of the video really speaks to me. The style, the music, the message, how it’s executed- it all just works together really well.
damn i’ve been hella depressed for the past 2 days because of this dilemma. i personally don’t really like my art style but it’s almost as if i can’t bring myself to create the art that i want, that i see in my head. while it’s distinguishable, it’s still something that’s not appealing to me. i see art that i like & that speaks to me & ask myself, why can’t i do something like that? & then i get depressed about it all over again. it’s a never ending, vicious cycle & i never know when it’s going to ever end. this ties in also with trying to please people, because nowadays on social media, it’s like it’s something one needs to do in order to gain followers & get likes. a lot of people might think that numbers don’t matter, but the truth is that they do. artists with a high follower count as well as a lot of interaction on their page get noticed by companies & get opportunities that small accounts don’t get. so, not only is my art not appealing to me, but it’s also unappealing to the audience that i’m trying to attract.
this was a long paragraph but i hope that what i said makes sense. and i hope that i find an art style that i like. this video was really good & it really cheered me up. so thank you for making it. ♥️
Man, your videos are very refreshing. I was in need of this one. :)
About the last part: social validation is a hell of a drug. Don't get addicted to it, people!
I'm not an artist at all, my handwriting is hardly legible even if I try haha, but I love watching your videos. You always seem so sincere, and you sound like you really care about what you're talking about. I was pleasantly surprised to see a video from you, it's been a while since your last one, and I always enjoy hearing you explain things and talk about what you've learned through your experience (you don't have to feel rushed in making videos though, just know people enjoy them). :)
me draw :
"ah,finally i found my own style*
*Then found another artist's art that makes me jealous*
Me:
*"AW SHIT,HERE WE GO AGAIN"*
When I was in elementary, they would ask all the class to draw a tree, however we wanted. Then our parents would come to a school meeting and be handed our pieces. My dad saw all of them, saw mine, and insntantly could tell I did it. "This is my daughter's, I know it". My dad knew my childish doodling, I really love him, and thats a story I really enjoy hearing from him
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Your sense of humor makes important topics really light and easy to thing about and process. Thank you.
I didn't think I needed this video, but after watching I realized how much I needed it.
One tip that i kept close to me during my 3 year long search for a style is " What do i hope to achieve with my style" in my case, i wanted an art style that was detailed and painterly but was also something i could animate rather easily when i wanted to bring my characters to life. I adopted a mix between Pascal Campion's art and disney and pixar cartoon art as my style because it fit both categories.
One of the best ways to develop artstyle I found was printmaking as when your making your plate or woodcut your marks are much more distinct then they are done in pencil so you think about them as individual elements to be expressive with rather then just the composite parts of the picture.
My art is always changing lol
Same it went from cartoon to anime to semi-relistic and anime-ish at the same time.
And that’s okay.
I wanna be a bubblegum bitch
Friend: Just draw!
Me: Like this?
Friend: *_WHAT IN THE H IS THAT?!?!?!_*
You win the internet today my friend.
Internal styles are there from the beginning. External styles take a lot of time and knowledge to develop.
I come back to this video so much because of how prefect it is, favorite art style video ever
Back in September 2018, I started taking life drawing classes- and that's when I learned proper anatomy.
But it was at a cost for me. Whenever I tried to draw for fun after that, I just couldn't bring myself to create anything I loved. (This combined with the start of my renewed depression)
Being too worried about the what ifs, I missed out on art school deadlines. Art seemed to have become my enemy.
I couldn't handle it anymore, so I wanted it all gone.
I was going to toss old sketchbooks, when I came across a single page where I combined a skill I learned in art school with my old art.
For me that single page made everything finally click in my brain. I could definitely make this work.
Now I can create art without worrying to much about the what ifs. Because I can now move forward and evolve my style.
Yes, I still struggle at times, but I can now make things I'm not too stressed about.
I really like drawing,I really do but the thing is I feel like my drawing won't be as good as i imagine so I'm thinking about quitting? But I love drawing so much that some times I don't even notice that I'm drawing something,what I'm asking my self is should I quit? Or just keep going and gets better? And how do I get better? By looking at others drawing ? Or maybe trying to find good drawing and copy it? Please tell me what should I do ? I had a dream to become mangaka but I feel like I will never make it.
Well, if you really enjoy drawing, keep doing it. Don't stop doing something you love doing.
And just note, I am a hobbyist, and still trying to improve myself, so take my advice with a grain of salt- If you want to improve your skill, all you need to do is study the basics, and how things look like in real life. There are a lot of books and videos on the topic. Mattias made a video about it, too.
But don't just read/watch things, you have to try it yourself. Trust me, your skill won't change within seconds after reading a book. It takes a lot work and of time to imrpove, at least... A year or so. Maybe even a few months, it depends if you draw regularly or just once in a while.
So just keep working hard, and you'll improve as you go.
@@bashattack2414 thank you so much for responding I will try to improve and hopefully I get better,but I don't know where to start and I just feel lost,and I don't have a lot of time to draw with school ...ect,I will try to find books and other stuff to learn more .
@@Nei_Lok search about the "art fundamentals" they can look overwhelming at the start, but dont stress too much, just keep learning. Learn about 3d space and construction.
Maybe you are thinking to much on the goal or what other people may think. Whats beautiful about drawing is the jouney. That feeling of discovering the world, being able to observe new things on nature, colors, shapes and other artists creations.
@@FabricioPivetta OK thank you so much i will ^^
Not too long ago I was on UA-cam and I was getting recommended painting videos . I was used to doing line art but I got stuck in stiff posing and it would taking me forever. I stopped with line art all together and started using colored shapes to make details and cut down on time and I think my art has improved a lot. Not professional by any means but defnalty better than I used to be. ☺️
Watching this makes me want to hop on my desk and draw and draw and draw....
Your videos are genius. I love drawing so much. But I've struggled for years about what I'm "supposed" to do, style wise. I am in tears from this video. Thank you
I was always unsure about ‘my art’. Since most people are like ‘don’t copy’ but it’s inspiration.
I think these type of videos are extremely handy for when you do non visual arts. It really shows you what may be fundamental to art, or what only belongs to drawing. I find this video extremely helpful for how i want to make my productions and even for how i want to write my academic history papers. Even with writing History papers there is an internal and an external style to it
I've been feeling like this a lot recently, great vid! ❤
Your videos are so insightful. I've had this same journey, "best thing to draw is what makes you want to draw" wish someone said this to me years ago.
I love your videos Matt! Your drawings look so charming
Your art style doesn’t change it develops. You can’t change it. It’s not the way you draw cartoon people either your style is how you draw everything . When I comes to either lines, realism, trees, or literally anything.
I love the way you talk about these topics, its always a Big Motivation. Thanks man :)
for me art style is the way you simplify or abstract things, goint cartoon to realistic or combining both.
Same.
Thank God you're back, this was a really good video
My art style is choppy anime-ish rubber hose with a little small dose of sleep deprivation.
i was really eager to find a art style for myself and i watched tons of videos about that but now... after watching this video a big amount of pressure on my shoulders went away. thank you for making this video six minutes of you talking really made me realise that i dont have to fit anywhere because i can fit a place where people who cannot fit anywhere fits. and i want to realise that you posted this video on my birthday what are the odds lol in con. thank you for this video
Thank you, glad it resonated with you!
This video literally explained everything going on in my mind about my art and I feel so much better about it now so thanks :)
I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been having a lot of ideas for different kinds of videos I want to try, and this was exactly the pep talk I needed. Thank you 😊
I really really really love this video. Best video on artstyle I've ever seen and it really captures what I've both been feeling as well as what I want to tell other people. Amazingly well made and executed, you have amazing content.
i've seen many videos on this topic but this one is just perfect imo
thanks man
i finally feel creative again
Yess, thank you. So many people out there are really into finding their own style, but they forget that they need to actually GET there, you know?
Also something that people forget (I'm writing this early in the video so idk if you bring this up), is that when they find a style to stick with, they're most likely going to stagnate with improvement (unless they manage to keep one aspect but improve on everything else, but then what's the point if that might hold you back).
Rambling aside, thank you for talking about this. I feel like a lot of people tend to tunnel-vision on art styles. x:
I often feel too many people are doing anime nowadays, and thinner necks seem to be a trend. What if I don't wanna do the thinner neck? Does it really matter if I don't please everyone?
Ew anime
Spicypicklez Like, do whatever you want man
You can't please everybody. Just do what you like, nobody force you to draw thinner neck. BTW i like thicker neck.
No neck is better.
Doing what everyone else is doing is a great way to be forgotten and unnoticed
Thanks, I've seen a lot of videos talking about this but they are all just give the "don't worry about it". This was really help full and actually stopped me worrying
This video is so far the best one on this topic! Thank you so much.
Honestly, I love your videos like this. They help me so much
okay, im subscribbled your video style is sooo relaxing and lovely
I really like your videos they seem like they come from the heart and I appreciate that a lot
My soul needed this video. Thank you!! 💜
Thanks for this video Mattias. It put into words a lot of things I had in my mind and didn't know how to express. Keep it up!
What a superb video. I've never really commented how good a video is before so I believe this is my first time doing it, because just how much I like this. I was just thinking about this topic a few days back and actually came to a rather similar conclusion as you did, how style can be the method and the atmospheres of a drawing. Seeing one of my favorite youtuber came to the same conclusion really made me happy.
You know what’s really interesting? I used to only draw certain things and never did anything else. I did get better at drawing those things over time but It was hard to try anything new. It was not until I went into my freshmen year this year in high school that I started becoming more open to different things. I was in art 3-4. I started trying to paint super abstract and also tried multiple different materials and ways of using different paints and pencils. I did collages and even started spray paint art outside of school (just started). And when I drew one of thing things I used to only draw, my style was on point. I had not drawn much of what I used too up to that point and it was really cool. I drew better just by doing different things without drawing the thing directly.
You did a great job, thank you for uploading this!
Dude, I just discovered you today and your videos are crazily relatable. Every concern and thought I've had as an artist you somehow have a video of it. Thanks.
wow i really needed to hear the thing abt " don't do a certain style to impress people" i get really caught up with that sometimes,,,
This resonated with me so much!! I'm so glad I stumbled on this video and it really put things into perspective for me. Thank you for making this video
This hit deeper than i thought it would . Thank you
It's cute how the girl's look gets better and better at every stage.
This was the most helpful video I have watched yet. You just made my day sir!
omg!! you are talking about me , ahhh thank you so much your video helped me a lot and make me understand a little bit about my self :)
This was just what I needed... thank you!
This video is really helpful to me because what you talked was exactly what I’ve been thinking and your advice for it was easy to understand. Also, you use some different kinds of art styles in the video and that’s what I especially liked cuz it makes your story more persuasive.
Thank you for a wonderful video!
I hate that I’m all in tears right now. This video may have changed my life🥺. Thank you for verbally painting such a beautiful light. I wish I could be a patron and support you. I will as soon as my finances change.😅. ...and they will.🙂
this really helped a lottt!!! this is such a good videooo!! i struggled a lot developing an art style and this has helped me understand everything about art style in general! ;__; thank u so much!
Everybody’s out here with their realistic art styles and I’m here settling in with my sloppy cartoony style
Great video, i think its just what i needed for my art right now. Thank you
One of the best videos on Art Style I've ever seen.
Thank you for making this video! I just started drawing again after years of starting and stopping. I've been getting back into the groove and posting my newest stuff on Instagram, but a part of me worried I didnt have a good enough art style.
But you're right, style comes with time. To really improve, technique is key. Hopefully I will make amazing art like you one day!
Easily the best video I've seen on style and development. You touched on all the best points, particularly to not worry about style, that it develops naturally, that you don't need just 1, and that style doesn't equal skill.
There are exceptions to pretty much everything, but I would argue that for most artists, developing their skill at drawing is much more important than trying to force a style. A lot of artists with really distinct styles and voices developed them without setting out to specifically have a unique look. Skill and style are 2 tools we artists use for a common goal, to communicate something to the viewer. I would even argue that focusing on what you want to communicate or explore with your art is probably a better way to develop your style than worrying about style just to manufacture your own identity. My favorite artist, Yoshitaka Amano, has a very distinct style and artistic voice, which he developed because he started out as an animator, and wanted to make illustrations that would be impossible to replicate with traditional hand-drawn 2d animation.
This is the best video on this topic. Everyone else just gives some flat encouragement to work on anatomy and stop there. Here this video really make people think not of just a style, but how you will use the style.
I was literally just thinking about this topic and then this video came up. Thank you!!
This was really helpful! I never thought of it this way and it really opens a lot of doors for me. Thank you!
your essays are always so nice and inspiring
Thank you for that gorgeous video! It helps me a lot in my current art crisis
The general consensus of style on youtube animation and paint and drawing is cute twink with rainbow colors or something to that effect which I think creates a stigma of if you're not doing this then you're somehow doing something wrong, it's not an outright attack but it's the feeling that something is off and I think a lot of it comes from a lack of time or patience to create a fully rendered artwork, [this may just be a young adult style], or maybe the disinterest in wanting something, not ohotorealistic but realism. Baroque maybe, I have this friend whondiesnt understand nor want to understand art beyond if it technically looks like a photo that is real art. And subsequently will not spend for than a 30 minutes on a sketch.
I was having trouble drawing and questioning my style at the moment, helpful talk I love your videos💛
I started drawing a year ago and never once did I worry about finding my art style. I just focused on studying the foundations of figure drawing so that I could eventually draw simple figures in any pose from imagination, I focused on anatomy, proportion, form and gesture the most, and when I studied references and other peoples art I was like “i like the way this arm looks compared to the proportion of the average ribcage size and how long the legs are when the thigh gap and iliac crest of the pelvis stretch out this far” and eventually I took things and features I liked from atleast 20 different artist and incorporate them into “my own” style, and I still study these foundations and search insta and what not to make my style stay but improve as a semi-realistic style while still being believable to any non-artist that look at my art. Yea I just wanted to say that, while you study the foundations, know realistic anatomy and proportions than change proportions/anatomy to what you think personally LOOKS better and that will eventually make your own style