Developing your style

Ever wonder how artists develop an amazing style? Bobby shares with us his thoughts and philosophies that anyone can apply.
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[@averypark3116]

The moment when you realise that the lady Bobby mentions as the 'beautiful whimsical adventurous' woman is his wife hur hur hurrrr what a sweet guy

[@TheDreamSyndicateArts]

This was a great pick me up in the morning! I had the pleasure of meeting Bobby Chiu and talking to him for a little while- he's 100% the genuine, positive, fantastic human being that he appears to be... and he even gave me a sketch!

[@LilChuunosuke]

As a younger artist myself (18), I have noticed that a lot of young artists try to solidify their artistic style while they're still in high school. I think this is far too young to develop an art style. At this age, you should focus on learning more about drawing anatomy and improving while you still know you have plenty of time to do so. This is not to say that you cannot study your own style and more variances of it that you could create, but do not try to solidify it this young. Of course, I am still a young artist myself, so don't heed my advice as if I were a professional, but I just feel that 18 or younger is too young to solidify your style unless you were a gifted child with talent years beyond most people your age. I have seen an artist who is a year younger than me, but looks a decade ahead of me in skill and I would say that she is skilled enough to develop a style, but most of us this young should be focusing on getting more skilled instead.

[@Chronorust]

You speak the truth. I'm 20 and I never really focused on a style. but never put as much effort in fundamentals in such, being stressed and distracted all of the time. It's about that time to do so. :)

[@SysterYster]

I'm 36 now (so ooold!) but yeah, I have never even tried to develop my "own style", not even when I was younger because to me, everyone has a style of their own already. You just don't see it because you're too focused on "getting a style". I have a style, of course. But it's not because I tried to get one. It's just me. It's how I draw, how I apply shadows and highlights, what I like to portrait, the colours I use, the way the brush strokes look on the canvas. So you're right, just concentrate on learning and getting better, and the style will come by itself.

[@GokuFlyfam]

eh I think it depends, rafael was 20 when he produced his own style, just because your's take longer doesn't mean others don't have a much more clear idea to their style

[@clovis5857]

Interesting, and very true, a person's work is a reflection of themselves. A style is like a soul.

[@nicholaspu]

Bobby!!!! the illustration at 1:03 in this video had me cracking up!!!!!! the face on the student vegetable man is how I feel whenever I watch a cool video. He's just like 'OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" thanks for the videos!!!!!

[@MOOEMAN]

Appreciate you opening up to us, nice to hear the feeling that backs the art.

[@jaylarivaille5037]

I related this video to artists that I love and THEIR PAINTINGS REALLY DO CONNECT WITH THEIR PERSONALITY

[@poptartbarbie]

I love this talk so much ! I also like how you mentioned it comes with learning. I took a very long bitter break from art for a while after dropping out of college. I started again from a different place. It’s really strange because I have this desire to just learn as much as I can and watch as many people I can talk about art technique what they do. I am hoping to find a “style” which previously I didn’t think was important. In college they told me to throw style out the window (which I think in college is important because I think they were trying to teach us to go learn from artists. ) there is something about the desire to learn that I have now that is indescribable. I almost just have to do art all the time like an addiction. Where as before I knew I could just draw really well. There is so so so much more that goes into a solid piece of art. It’s magical and well worth dissecting just to get the feeling. I didn’t really think about me putting me in paintings and things. , I recently made this little cartoon cat I just love. I didn’t realize why. But she is in a little terribly made unicorn costume and she’s super happy to wear it because she made it. Lol I feel like I do that all the time ! I work super hard on something. Harder than anyone else and it will be aweful or a mess. But I will follow through. Sorry about the long comment this just sparked soo so so much thought for me.

[@ethanwalker3392]

KNAWLEDGE

[@RadonX9]

Here in my GARAGE

[@ItsAnGoose]

Ethan Walker LAMBORGHINI

[@Chumichangaa]

OMG! I have an under bite too! My family used to make fun of me because my smile turned out weird or it didn't look like theirs? But I like my smile!

[@Chumichangaa]

You are still a beautiful person. :)

[@humanperson2775]

Bracesssssssssssssssssss

[@omairjamal3027]

Loved this video :) Thank you for your being so open! It's refreshing and insightful! Just started the Schoolism subscription and loving the Essentials of Realism class!

[@sergioten38]

lovee it!! i remember me and my friend wanted to be in animation but for me i wanted first to know how to draw and how to comunicate instead of doing animation from square one and i can tell you drawing is a hard way to go XD im still learning and i still want to do animations :D i still dont know the process but someday im going to try to do an animation :D :D thaks bobby :D

[@franciscom149]

Thanks for these videos Bobby! I started listening to them while I paint a few months ago, they´re super inspiring! (yeah, I´ve listened to all of them more than once lol) I´m waiting to get to the next chiustream! Cheers!

[@curry2386]

Haha Bobby, I looooove to draw characters with dark circles, crooked teeth, etc for the exact same reasons! That part of the video really rang true w me haha.

[@barisfreed9094]

Guys, Pig Unicorn does exist

[@megacorven]

THANKS Bobby!

[@ilovemoviessssss]

I'm not an artist nor do I have much experience in drawing; however, on the rare occasion, I do feel like if I wanted to draw something from the heart, it would be something so terrifying for me to even bear looking at (I hate scary movies). But after watching this video, I feel encouraged to just go for it. To stop keeping myself from doing what I should try. I want to see what I will actually draw from the heart.

[@BarbieTheWelder]

This is great information that will help my business and I love that your characters are mixed throughout the videos! Brilliant all the way around. Total win!!💙👩‍🏭

[@tatianatunggerencer4800]

Loved the plant zombies kkkk As usual, a great video. Well humored, light for the soul even if it has a lot of knowledge. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience one more time

[@sablewings2693]

I just subscribed to Schoolism. So excited!

[@ALLISMIND]

you're an adorable creature lol. If you have time, I love the art and the style of the artist Kinuko Craft, what is your advice to be able to do it digitally?

[@RyanJohnsonD]

Bobby, do you still have your original introduction to digital painting with the big bucked bunny creature near the cave? I want buy the class for my daughter.

[@Dinoh971]

Hey Bobby ! Great tips as usual ! I was wondering, is there any Schoolism workshop planned in Europe in 2017 ? And will you be there this time :) ?

[@Sketchblopp]

OMG these Walking Dead zombie plant creatures! So awesome! xD

[@antenna3851]

I'm interested in schoolism but it seems that it is geared towards digital art. It's something that I suppose I'll need to learn eventually but I really want to stay traditional. Will those lessons translate from digital to traditional?

[@cynthia5882]

Amazing video! :) thankyou

[@mathieumunroe599]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@RomaHatkin]

Where is the unicorn kitten that I came for?

[@manossparakis8117]

always inspiring!

[@dgbest825]

in my opinion, children entertainment drawing is a style I know, but it one of the easiest styles I know

[@Volatilevinnie]

As soon as he said, "weird, creepy, creatures", I lost it. Lmao. Great advice though!

[@BobbyChiu]

Glad you enjoyed this one! :) ~ Ashley

[@1rens123]

annnnnnnnnnd subscribed

[@pudgeallday1265]

omigosh ty for this

[@RayanMADAO]

So are artists who only draw evil villains bad people? :P

[@carbon_lifeforme]

me lol

[@SysterYster]

Nah, they're just emo. ... Kidding! XD

[@CuulG]

;) thanks

[@CryptidGrimm]

omg this was uploaded on my birthday y ay im a traditional artist though...

[@yatoujikhadija3012]

❤❤❤

[@OtherWorldLea]

I wish I could try Schoolism but I don't have the money :c

[@davidmezart3826]

i like good

[@theberrby6836]

A Unikitty in the thumbnail. :3

[@Stritex1]

the bad news is you need years of fundamentals to get a strong style :(

[@BobbyChiu]

But that's ok! Once the fundamentals are strong, then you can really focus on expression and style, and that's a truly beautiful part of creating :) ~ R

[@cy-cy5292]

that's so weird I never notice it my art do have part of myself

[@soooooooooooofy]

you are adorable

[@greenc1088]

i have underbite too, and its worse

[@lunanovaesports798]

how the hell is bobby chiu almost 50 and still looks like he's 22?

[@BobbyChiu]

I'm almost 40 and I try to not stress too much and stay healthy. Thank u so much!!

[@pickledshoe]

:D

[@wongedanbagos]

damn i still dont know my self what am I

[@drenandtarb]

You pay a lot for your sketchbooks. O_O

[@PaintingwithEnrique]

i knew i seen you before, are you glen?

[@viniciusformiga8385]

gengibre

[@astemirkudaev]

666

[@impiusmephisto4476]

when you watch the whole video only to find out its an ad.

[@BobbyChiu]

When you try to make helpful free content and there's complaining about a mention of Schoolism in the end. This video describes exactly how I developed my style and it's helped many others... take it or leave it but please don't troll on my channel.

[@impiusmephisto4476]

@@BobbyChiu Fair enough