How Do I Find My Art Style? · Art Prof (2024)

FAQs

How do I see my art objectively? ›

If you're making art for yourself, then go with your instinct and do what you're most comfortable with. Self-critique can also be a good process to go through when wondering whether to show your work. It's a way to evaluate where your work stands in the context of what's already out there, and provide some validation.

While many people may admire your art and appreciate it, that does not automatically translate to sales. However, if you are receiving validation in the form of likes, comments, and followers, then you are good enough to sell your art.

The medium and subject are the conscious choice of the artist. But visual elements of style, like color, form, line, shape, space, texture and value, are also employed, and contribute to the meaning of the work.

Finding your art style requires self-reflection and introspection. Understand your emotions, passions, and the message you want to convey through your art. Your innermost thoughts and feelings can be the driving force behind a unique and authentic art style.

This may involve exploring your passions, values and unique perspective, and then finding ways to share these with others through your art. Developing a personal vision involves taking this sense of purpose and translating it into a specific direction or goal for your art and creative endeavors.

Art is good when it masters the artistic elements and principles. A Formalist artist focuses on an artwork's form—the way it's made and what it looks like. In a successful piece of art, the visual features are most important: line quality, color, composition, and other artistic elements and principles.

How long should you look at art? ›

It's up to you. We recommend 10 minutes, but you could try five minutes, half an hour, or even longer. You will be surprised by what you will get out of even two minutes spent slow looking. To keep track of time, set a quiet timer on your phone or try simply counting a number of breaths.

Price Your Artwork with this Formula. Multiply the painting's width by its length to arrive at the total size, in square inches. Then multiply that number by a set dollar amount that's appropriate for your reputation. I currently use $6 per square inch for oil paintings.

You don't have enough “inventory”

There needs to be breadth and depth and all look like it came from the same artist. If you're a sporadic artist, you won't have enough work to sell. You have to produce a lot in order to sell a lot. It's really that simple.

Practice regularly

Consistent practice is essential for developing your artistic style. Set aside time each day or each week to work on your art, and challenge yourself to try new things. The more you practice, the more your style will evolve and develop.

Style is basically the manner in which the artist portrays his or her subject matter and how the artist expresses his or her vision. Style is determined by the characteristics that describe the artwork, such as the way the artist employs form, color, and composition, to name just a few.