How to Create a Consistent Art Style: 5 Tips to Get You Started
Developing a consistent art style is important in establishing your unique artistic voice. Drawing from "Treasure Found: An Art Journey," here are key lessons on how to create and maintain a consistent art style.
Tip 1. Identify Your Influences
Reflect on the artists, movements, and experiences that inspire you. As highlighted in "Treasure Found," understanding these influences helps identify the elements that resonate with you.
“Think about who and what has influenced you and your art, and make a list. If you are not sure, you can create a list of people and things that you look to often.”
Tip 2. Experiment and Refine
Experimenting with different techniques and mediums is crucial. This helps in discovering what works best for you and refining these techniques to develop a signature style. The book emphasizes the importance of art challenges and classes, encouraging artists to try out new skills and mediums.
Tip 3. Focus on Consistency
Consistency in your work can be achieved through a cohesive use of color palettes, themes, and techniques. Maintaining a regular practice, drawing multiple times a week, and following a plan can ensure you create work and update your portfolio often.
Tip 4. Document Your Process
Keep a record of your creative process. Documenting your techniques and decisions helps maintain consistency across different projects.
Making of “Treasure Found: An Art Journey”
“Recording your process is part of the process. Keep your notes, files, reference images, and so on, and you can create a presentation that acts as a summary of the design you have undertaken.”
Tip 5. Stay True to Your Voice
While it's important to evolve, staying true to your artistic voice is key. Ensure that your work consistently reflects your unique perspective and vision.
“If you focus on you and your work, you will strengthen your skills and develop a style unique to you.”
Creating a consistent art style involves understanding your influences, experimenting, and refining your techniques. By focusing on these elements, you can develop a distinctive style that sets you apart. For more detailed guidance, explore "Treasure Found: An Art Journey."