How to See Your Art in a New Light
Art always has room to grow and explore. Artists often look back at their finished work and think about how to take it to the next level. This is where reimagining your work shows its strength. When you rework and refine, you can tap into hidden potential, give your art new life, and test the limits of your creativity. In this blog post, I'll walk you through a step-by-step method to help you reimagine your artwork and start a journey that will change your art.
Step 1: Look Back at Finished Pieces
Look over the artwork you've finished and pick out pieces that could use a new angle. Find ones you wish you'd done differently or think have more potential.
Step 2: Have Your Thumbnail Sketches Ready
Thumbnail sketches are small quick drawings that capture an idea's core. They work as visual notes to help you explore different paths in your visual communication. Keep your collection of thumbnail sketches close by so you can check them when you're reimagining your work.
Step 3: Spot Areas to Improve
Look at your original artwork and the picture you had in mind. Make a note of the specific parts or elements you want to change or make better. This could be how things are arranged, their sizes, the colors you used, or the overall look. This step helps you spot the areas that need work.
Step 4: Welcome Changes and Try New Things
When you're redoing your art, be ready to make changes and try new ways of doing things. Think about changing certain details in the new version, like taking out or putting in elements, tweaking the style, or exploring different methods. Let yourself try new things and follow where your creativity leads you.
Step 5: Keep Working and Fine-Tune
As you rethink your work, try different versions. Each new try gives you a chance to make your art better and get it closer to what you want. Look at the small changes in each version, like how the stems or serifs curve, and how they affect the overall look.
Step 6: Use Reference Material
When you're rethinking your work, learn to pick your reference materials . Don't rely on references for the whole picture. Instead, focus on specific details or parts that spark your creativity. It might be how a coat hangs or the design of a futuristic building. Use these references to inspire you and blend them into your rethought artwork.
By sticking to this step-by-step approach, you can give your artwork a new spark, tap into its hidden potential, and find fresh angles that boost your creative path. Take the chance to rethink and grow your work always aiming to improve and achieve artistic greatness.
The act of rethinking your work serves as a key asset in your artistic toolkit. It gives you a chance to look at finished works again, try out new ways to express yourself, and keep growing as an artist. If you want more tips and ideas to help you on your art path, take a look at my book, "Treasure Found: An Art Journey." Inside, you'll find tips from experts useful methods, and fun tasks that can help you to handle the creative process and reach your full potential as an artist. Let your mind run wild, and may the art you remake show how much you've grown and how creative you can be.
Keep in mind, art is an ongoing process of getting to know yourself and expressing your ideas. Take advantage of the chance to see your work in a new light and watch your creative vision grow and thrive.