Some Help on your journey to your art style

As an artist, finding your unique art style can be a challenging yet exciting process.

One of the best ways to discover your style is to paint inspirations from your life. Whether it's a special place, a favorite object, or a treasured memory, your life experiences can provide endless inspiration for your art.

Here are three steps to help you find your art style by painting inspirations from your life:

Step 1: Identify your inspirations

The first step is to identify what inspires you in your life. Think about the things that bring you joy, make you feel alive, or give you a sense of peace. It could be anything from a favorite vacation spot, to a childhood memory, to a treasured family heirloom. These inspirations will serve as the foundation for your art style.

Step 2: Experiment with different mediums and techniques

Once you've identified your inspirations, it's time to start experimenting with different mediums and techniques. Try different materials such as paint, charcoal, pastels, or mixed media. Experiment with different techniques such as blending, layering, or creating texture. This process will help you discover what works best for you and your art style.

Step 3: Refine your style

As you continue to experiment with different mediums and techniques, you'll start to develop your unique art style. This style will be a reflection of your life inspirations and your personal artistic preferences. Refine your style by focusing on what feels authentic and true to you.

Example task: Paint a memory from your childhood using mixed media For this task, think of a favourite memory from your childhood. It could be anything from a family vacation to a special moment with a loved one.

Next, choose a mixed media approach that feels right for you. Maybe you want to use watercolours and collage to create a dreamy, nostalgic feel, or maybe you prefer to use bold colours to capture the energy of the moment. Allow yourself to experiment and play with different techniques until you find what feels authentic to you.

Examples of artists who paint inspirations from their life:

1. Frida Kahlo: Known for her self-portraits and surrealist paintings that often depicted her own experiences and emotions.

Self Portrait with Braids, Frida Kahlo, Courtesy Wikepedia

1. Vincent van Gogh: His paintings were inspired by his travels, landscapes, and people he encountered, reflecting his own experiences and emotions.

Wheatfield with Crows is one of Van Gogh's most famous paintings. It is often claimed that this was his very last work. The menacing sky, the crows and the dead-end path are said to refer to the end of his life approaching. Courtesy Van Gogh Museum

1. Yayoi Kusama: Her art is inspired by her experiences with mental illness, as well as her lifelong fascination with patterns and repetition.

making art has become a way to express her mental illness.- as said in an interview by yayoi kusama, Courtesy Wikipedia

In conclusion, finding your art style as an artist can be a fulfilling journey of self-discovery.

This month of September my intention for the month is "Play" and in the interest of playing and discovering - If you want help I am mentoring 1 artist for free for the month to help them get intuitive with their style .

What do I promise -

- I will give you complete guidance on you understanding your art and your strengths

- I will help you navigate the notice the special thing in you art that you seem to miss

- We will do a lot off work and try to get to atleast a couple of major learnings from the month.

What will you take back at the end of the month ? You will get more intuitive wih your skillset, and if you continue to follow the path and experiment enough you will get some insights into your journey of finding your art style.

If this interests you , DM me on instagram or comment below with 3 reasons why you want to be mentored and how do you feel how I can help you ?