How I found my Art Style doing only 1 thing

[@pawshire]

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[@Olivia-bh7vs]

This was such a great video because it reminds me to keep it simple and what I am looking for is right under my nose! thank you for sharing, p.s I liked the light it made me feel like I was chatting with you in your living room. What you had so say was so valuable I didn’t even notice! 😊 instant subscribe, also love love your style ❤

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

Thank YOU for doing what you do!🎉

[@beccascraps8141]

my problem is i'm so inspired by SO MANY THINGS. By the way, cats and women and flowers is such a cool combo!!!!

[@pawshire]

Would a video about ideas prioritisation be useful? 🤔

[@miablee506]

Maybe by drawing one of those many things you’re interested in each day, you’ll find you really like your outlining. Or maybe you really like a specific color scheme. Maybe certain character features commonly occur in your art. Etc!

[@kbhasi]

That reminds me of something I'm doing. There are so many artists and illustrators out there whose art styles I like that I started making a list of their names and/or social media usernames, that would then allow me to privately rank them based on how much I like their art style and how close it is to the art style I want to develop. I'm doing it on Milanote, where I would then create boards for each artist that would contain some information and examples of their works that I like. (Edit 2 months later: I later decided not only to privately rank them based on how much I like, love, or envy their art styles, but added a second rank for how much I like their visual development skills!)

[@beccascraps8141]

@@pawshirecoming back to this video I have found my style, but for me it was the media that helped me find it. My real niche is zen tangle like designs with Posca markers! I’m opening up an Etsy shop this week!!

[@taramackenzie6877]

@@pawshireif you haven’t already, I vote yes! I just subscribed and am looking over your videos to see if you have 😊

[@frances3254]

Thank you so much! I have tried so many different ways to 'make art', books, workshops etc, feel inspired 'oh yes, this is it', then always losing interest and quitting, 'well, I just don't have it'. Your words inspire me. 87 and still 'looking'.

[@pawshire]

Yes! 💪💪💪

[@headaweeks]

This is great because most people say “draw or paint everyday” and that’s it.. Using something you Love as the subject is the missing link! I’ll have to try this! Thank you for sharing! 👏😄

[@pawshire]

I'm glad this was helpful

[@Leocalamb2]

Your "uninteresting" story really resonated with me. As a former graphic artist, who decided to go back to drawing & painting, I had a tough time finding my style. Even though I've had small success in selling art & getting commissions, my style is all over the place. I feel lost. Like nothing I put out there is truly me. After spending the past few days watching videos on this subject, I have to say, yours has really helped simplify & put things in perspective for me. Thank you so much! ❤

[@ingrid-c]

Your uninteresting story is my story. Word by word. Except that I’m still not drawing and thinking about how do I make illustration my one and only thing that gives me income. Still working as a graphic designer. The advice you give in this video might be the one thing that finally gets me started. It makes ALL the sense. Doing this allows one to find a pattern, that one thing that’s unique to you. Also, your cat drawings are divine ❤️… and hand gestures are a must for explanations LOL latinamerican here 🖐️

[@pawshire]

I just can't speak without moving my hands 😂 I hope you start drawing again soon!

[@bluewren65]

Your on camera presence is so engaging, just lovely. This is really great advice. I think it's not absolutely imperative that you work every single day, but a consistent practice and committing to that is definitely key. Draw what you love and you'll find yourself developing. Do what others want you to, or what you think they want you to do and you will fail both in your improvement and your joy.

[@thehermitessandthedog2966]

you speak from my soul.. same here: graphic designer with lost motivation in the only thing i was good at, since I was a little kid. liked & subscribed

[@nettie4750]

I love that you have identified your art style. I've noticed over the past 15 years that my art style changes. I just love making art that makes other people happy.

[@rwolff01]

This, your story resonates a lot. I worked as a graphic designer too, and i needed to get back into drawing, which i always love. Working as a graphic designer, doing other ppl’s job orders and commissions actually eat at you artistically… by the end of a workday you are left with no creative brain juices for yourself. It came to a point i had to rediscover myself artistically again, and the road to that is art… the sketchbook is a mighty powerful tool. You gave great advice in your video. And your drawings are very good and pretty.

[@pawshire]

I feel you on this 💕💪

[@pawshire]

00:00 - Intro 00:28 -What did I do to find my style? 00:50 - The rule I followed 01:40 - Why it works 02:41 - How it worked for me 05:32 - My style evolution 05:55 - Useful tips 07:48 - Outro

[@ragasfake]

charming girl is discussing topics that concern me. Perfect!

[@merissacherie]

This is the most enlightening lesson I've encountered on finding your art style! Well done! It all makes sense. Thank you for this I've subscribed😻💗

[@pawshire]

I'm glad to read that! ❤️ 💪

[@lisaoloughlin6476]

Your work sort of reminds me of Matisse, the color, the pattern, the subject, very beautiful and soulful!!!❤❤❤

[@pawshire]

He's my favourite artist. I love Fauvist Artists in general, along with Naive Artists ^^

[@shresthitripathi1910]

This was really helpful, I'll be back to update when I've found my style. Thanks!

[@sequinb7155]

Thank you so much for sharing your insights.. very helpful.

[@joyjesson6781]

That was the most truthful and useful information for the stuck artist…overwhelmed is my middle name 😊….thank you….I will take with me “Practice makes Progress” not practice makes perfect whichever never really believed or understood. Daily fun/practice here I come….🎉

[@jacquiewithers1763]

Thank you for the glimpses of your notebooks with your art. It's truly wonderful! 🎉❤

[@mariakapatos9545]

So happy I found your channel we think alike for the last month I have been drawing the same as you suggested finding my way, women cats and few other topics that interest me. I find it is a great way to also try to complete in 10mins certain drawings Challenge myself daily to do. Wishing you success with your channel, I am sure you will be very successful.❤

[@kathleen7849]

I'm glad you practiced because I love your style.

[@pawshire]

Thank you 🥹

[@lindamarsh6711]

Thanks I needed everything you said. I was sitting here staring blankly at six taped off cards naked of pencil, pen, or paint. By the time you finished talking I had a bird I love staring back at me. I will try your method every day. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇨🇦❤

[@artistfromheart7]

This was actually worth it. I mean every word you said was quite correct and too the point. I think this the only thing I need to achieve my art style.

[@snoxander6333]

Awesome sketch book 👏

[@anjou6497]

Your colour sketchbooks are stunning. You are a true artist ! 🧡🌱🧡🌿🩵🌱💚

[@asjakomadina9265]

Lovely advice! It really is that simple isn't it. I would add stepping away from your phone and find drawing references in books (online or physical) or old animation!

[@pawshire]

Yes, getting away from screens and closer to books was definitely helpful for me! Much less distraction and anxiety from feeling "not good enough"

[@asjakomadina9265]

Exactly!

[@evelynwald9132]

As I’m picking up art again late in life I’ve encountered that same issue, finding my style. I have learned so much from people that I follow that I can mimic their style and it looks decent. However, it’s not really my work. When people compliment me, I always have to say I learned this drawing from someone one else and it’s not me. Don’t get me wrong, I like the drawing but figuring out how to express my own uniqueness has been a struggle for the various reasons you pointed out. I love your approach and I’m going to have to try that. It’s such a simple technique that gently forces you to focus on a few things and watching how you were able to see you find your style evolve overtime was very helpful plus inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤

[@pawshire]

💕💕💕

[@SirenaSpades]

Your idea was presented to me by my art teacher 5 years ago. He told me then, to paint the same thing over and over for 1 year. At the time I was really interested in painting fish, specifically fish with long flowing fins. That was when he presented this idea. So it's not a new idea. That same teacher was painting the same subjects himself and concentrating on an area and selling paintings for a lot of money, so he was finding this to be a good idea. Not only do you develop your style, but it allows you to become really good at it. I think once you become quite good at the concentrated area you've studied (a professional really) you would be good at painting most anything.

[@axe_to_grind]

Thank you for this. I'm also a graphic designer that was a panting major back in college. I lost the "pulse" that I had when I was painting due to the length of time I have been a designer. Now, I'm trying to get back to making fine art and what I've been creating is shit. But I realized that if we take out self judgment, we also take out the paralyzing fear to make mistakes. It's important to be kind to yourself and to give yourself a break while breaking into this craft again. Thank you Pawshire! Excellent video tip!

[@pawshire]

I relate to this a lot. It was also really exhausting to "believe" that I needed to know it all! The decision to just focus on painting what made me happy was really a huge change for my journey. You can definitely get there too

[@deborahgallo6730]

You are so delightful. I have a similar problem, i love everything. However, after looking at my paintings and drawings, the human eye and mouth along with trees seemed to pop up all the time. This actually gives me an idea for my next work. So! Thank you lovely one, how sweet you are. Hugs from AUSTRALIA.. Have subscribed.

[@yellej3314]

I’m a graphic designer trying to get back into the swing of making art, I thought I was the only one! Knew you were a designer once I seen the graphics on your video. You give me faith that I can do both!

[@pawshire]

You sure can 😁 I got back to illustrations because I wanted to have a space where I could create only what I wanted^^

[@411Sleepyhead]

Your story is the most important part... i feel the same now thanks for sharing

[@pawshire]

Thank you for coming by

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Your art is beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for the useful tips!💐

[@juliacastilloart]

This is a great video, I feel identified with you because I have experienced the same things. Thank you!

[@taramackenzie6877]

Such pretty work you make! And I love this idea and tips, simple and solid. And it makes me realize I have been drawing the same things that I love over and over now for awhile, just for fun. So now I can look over those drawings for patterns and inspiration and (hopefully) can move forward a bit more with my own work. How fun, thank you!

[@evonb4543]

Great advice. Simple and straightforward. Honest and interesting.

[@doodlingwithdawn9041]

I really liked this video and your honesty about starting to draw again. I can relate. I'm trying to draw again myself. And I really like your style. Keep up the good work

[@annavanesyan5769]

Your story is just like mine. About graphic designer and everything. I started to draw consistently again in 2021. Love your sketchbook ❤ by the way. Good luck 😊

[@pawshire]

☺

[@DiCruz-uf9mq]

Thanks so much for sharing. You really gave me something to think about....and do! 😎💜 Oh,....and I subscribed!

[@pawshire]

Welcome to Pawshire 😊

[@fuzzydragons]

your style is how you are drawing at this moment in time, and it changes as you draw and research art, people are too hung up on finding their style when they all ready have a style

[@maineiacts]

Excellent , Helpful Advice/ Siggestions!! Thank You Much!!🤗🙋‍♀️💐

[@samplebien]

honestly one of the best suggestions I've heard, thanks

[@noelroquevinluan7499]

Love your drawing style so much! Very inspirational!❤

[@jennydstudio]

I love your editing style and titles! *desperate justification* lolololol and your sketch books are beautiful!!

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

You are one of the most incredible artists I've ever seen. I can't tell you how much I love your work. I've been trying to find a style for 40 years. I have excellent taste in OTHER people's art, but no style of my own.

[@pawshire]

Oh, thank you so much for your kind words ☺️

[@kat_n]

This was very helpful! I have old sketchbooks from several years ago where I drew and painted different people, and when I look at them now I'm amazed at how good I was! Back then I drew several times a week. I haven't drawn for a few years now but I'm going to start again. Your art is beautiful 💖

[@pawshire]

I had a similar experience looking at my old drawings! Glad it was helpful 😊

[@backpain4303]

Thank you soo much for sharing this! I’ve been having a hard time to get myself motivated to draw. Watching your video really inspired me to just do it for myself and have fun! Love your style, keep it up ❤❤

[@pawshire]

Thank you! You can do this 🦾

That’s such a good tip - thank you! I’ll give it a go

[@fluidsings7870]

your art is gorgeous

[@mandohoney]

You helped me finally get started after years of staring at my art supplies...Thank You❤

[@pawshire]

That's amazing! 💪💪💪💪

[@boyandbelugee]

Love your art! Thank you for sharing your story.❤

[@fi8292]

Aaahh, I really love your drawings! And the way you pick and put the colors together to create such harmonious drawings! Looking at them, even the unfinished pieces on your sketchbook makes me feel happy and wanna pick up the pencil and paint and start drawing again! 💙💙

[@pawshire]

Yay! I hope you will! Please share your drawings on Instagram too!

[@anneclark9508]

Thank you. I think your direction will produce pleasing results. God bless you

[@Nevencilica]

Thank you, this were the most useful tips I could find. Great idea to draw what we like till we find out our style, thank you once again this is sooo helpful 🙌

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

Wow I’ve never been more inspired to start drawing (despite having no talent)! Thank you so much! SUBSCRIBED! (even before you talked about your ‘speech’) 😊

[@langloisjulia]

Thanks for the great tips. Your art is wonderful ❤

[@audwan4]

Wow...my graphic design career killed my creativity and passion for creating. Thanks for sharing that again!!

[@pawshire]

I hope you rediscover your creativity again 💪

[@Carla-pp4ru]

I love tip #4, recreating the work you love. The internet has made me so paranoid about being accused of "copying" that I'm scared to even copy others' work for myself, for my private notebook, for educational purposes! Which is crazy. So many successful artists have learned from copying others' work as practice.

[@anahurm4456]

If I am doing a study, whether I reproduce painting so I can understand the technique better, or just elements, I like to credit the artist in my work by either saying inspired by, or a tribute to.

[@seekingthequestion]

I really love this advice. I’m not an artist, my realm is movement. And I love it that the very same attitude to practice applies. Have a great day 🙏

[@lgilbert1424]

This was absolutely the best advice I've come across since I started drawing. I'm enjoying the journey and trying to just go with it, which is a different mindset for me. Thank you! Your artwork is lovely.

[@jayanti2371]

love your message, your story and your editing on this video. thank you -- wishing you the all the best with your channel.

[@susanbollard1919]

Thankyou. I can relate to trying everything and not being good at anything 😊

[@sassia2382]

Beautiful pictures! I like your art style.

[@VedikaKannanDesigns]

I really like this video. I do feel this exercise everyday would be very helpful to both gain creativity and find art style. I'm def trying this! Thanks for the video❤❤

[@indrakurniawansaputro13]

literaly I was overwhelm last night because of the same problem, I like to draw since my childhood but growing as a video-motion-graphic designer, but since I'm decided want to work as self employee as an artist I start to draw and selling it at market place, but I feel that I don't have identity. I felt confused and sad about that. Last night I force my self to keep drawing altho my brain and body not want to. But today after looking your video, it helps me not to compare, it is okay to make mistakes, and keep on practice. Thankyou very much :)

[@pawshire]

I can totally relate It was liberating to only focus on drawing what I truly loved. Hopefully it will help you too!

[@Reesispiecis]

Omg! I love this! And your style Is sooo wonderful❤ YOU are so right on all of this-Don’t overcomplicate just do something everyday…I’ve been going through this too-I’m not as far along or structured with mine, I’m mostly keeping the idea in my body that I am a person who creates daily…because one day it will but it will be my art, not my job , that’s bringing me money and supporting me. Thank you!

[@pawshire]

🤘💪 You can definitely do it!

[@nicolettefaddel3505]

wonderful teaching of trusing your own style, and daring just to be, your own style...............thank you, much needed advice!!!!

[@a.strongwoman3156]

Wasn't expecting to get SO much from this video. Thank you for sharing this, it's given me a real boost! ❤

[@pawshire]

Yeah! 💪💪💪💪

[@robertr6675]

Everyone especially artists should read the book “One”. It will help you as learn how to focus your creativity.

[@alanaUK]

Your story is interesting and gives a better understanding and background! You are funny and direct, informative, calm and inspiring to name a few in your video sharing. Great tips as well and I am glad you have found your way back to you through your art and talent. Love your (art) style❤

[@pawshire]

I'm glad you found it useful! Thank you for your kind comment ❤️😊

[@womanandthesoul]

I really resonate with your personality.... Thanks for sharing..

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. 💐♥️‼️👌 Toom@CapeTown

[@claricegreening-clartycrea1156]

I love the style of how you edit your videos!!

[@latishabrown2158]

Your work is beautiful and I'm glad you didn't give up when you struggled to come back to drawing for yourself. This was inspiring to watch & made me subscribe because I like the down-to-earth energy you present while delivering valuable information. THANK YOU!!!!🎉😊🎉

[@pawshire]

Thank you too ❤️🎉😊

[@lindalavid]

Brilliant. Also I had to laugh...women, flowers and cats are my vibe too. Onward!!!!

[@pawshire]

😆

[@beadmomma4]

This was very helpful. I love your art style, its beautiful. Thanks for the tips. Im going to start implementing them today.

[@davidsumares2690]

I love what you had to say, very insightful and helpful.

[@OlgaBelykh-cb4qs]

Good video 👏 I agree with you in terms of focusing on just so.e things that you like and you can do well instead of trying to copy other artists' works as there are millions of them and we can't be as good as them all together.

[@newviolets8489]

Very helpful advice, thank you. I like your artwork.

[@adrianapusztai6806]

Your art is beautiful and you should be greatful that you have this talent and the arms and hands to express it. Don't be shy to shine, you have been given this talent by God, use it and thank you for inspiring me also. Thank you for all the advice and tips.

[@gbdsn]

Best video I've seen on this topic 👏

[@pawshire]

Thank you! 😊

[@leeannsutherland858]

Yes you did find your style, Love it!!! Great tips, I will try your advice.

[@sallymalnar4625]

Wonderful, natural advice!

[@ezshooter4180]

Wonderful. Great ideas. Thank you.

[@ellisburton8733]

Thank you so much for this lovely video. Please don't worry about the lighting. It's great.

[@twinkle-tara]

I love your art style! Thank you for your advice!

[@desmonddhanraj9415]

Thank you for your amazing summary of what many artists need to hear. Even at the ripe age of fifty (choosing to be a graphic designer because of the practicality)

[@ayamostafa5919]

Subscribed bec of this video ❤ I found this video on my feed today and wasnt searching for art in any past time. Im glad YT brought this video to me. Your art is so beautiful and lovey. Its so authentic to see the rough art and sketches of artists from the begining of their art journey. The tips are so helpful and tge video graphics are neat and beautiful. Thank you for your effort and information ❤

[@OnlyOneName]

Helpful advice. Thanks. Lovely work!

[@tinaferguson733]

Hi Tich...this is such an amazing message! Honest, from the heart, from TRUE LIFE EXPERIENCE, sharing the ups and downs that come from the critical mind and then the fierce courage of the heart! BRAVO-OOOOOOOO!!!! Your truth spoke so much to my heart! I did this same thing in writing! Similar experience! If I love it so much WHY AM I NOT DOING IT???? 😄 Now I am here with drawing! When I was little, I could draw anything but I only did so when assigned a project at school. In the last five years, have toyed with drawing, but without an "assignment" it felt like... why am I doing this? Very achiever-oriented! In the last few weeks, have been drawing just for fun! Remembering moments from the last five years...how fun it is to just show up and see what happens! It's magical!!!! And then today, here you are in my feed with your WONDER-FULL heart and courageous spirit! Thank youuuuuuu 💕💕💕💕💕 How fun to create and to be with others creating! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@pawshire]

Your comment made me tear up! Welcome to Pawshire 😺

[@the.color.studio]

Really appreciate this video. Also wanted to say please post more videos! Your art is so beautiful and interesting and exactly the sort of art I’ve been hoping to find on KZbin. I would love to see more!!

[@pawshire]

Yay! Thank you so much for watching! I'm working on my next video right now 😆

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

This makes so much sense! Thank you for providing the missing link. I think your work is original and beautiful!😊

[@pawshire]

Thank you

[@birdmadgirl7072]

Thank you for this video. I've been struggling alot lately with this, and your idea is simple but yet so brilliant!!! Your pieces are beautiful. Much love and success to you, and Happy Thanksgiving 😊

[@jeanradko5311]

Thanks for sharing your talents and insights. I can get down on myself for buying art supplies and waiting until I am "good enough" to use them. This inspired me to try and learn how I can get started.

[@pawshire]

I'm glad this video helped you 🤗 Buying art supplies or equipment can definitely give us an illusion of action, but at the end of the day, it's just motion, and I've totally been there ^^" Taking a small action everyday matters the most, and you can do this! 💪

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you 🖼️

[@junimondin]

Thank you so much for sharing this Video ❤

[@EugeniaPortobello]

Great advise, I have come to the same conclusion which is that in doing of the thing is that you discorver what you like and what you don't, I needed this reminder, thank you 💕 Edit: forgot to tell your art is gorgeous ✨️😘

[@BeckyPartridge1]

I don’t know how I haven’t found you before now, considering that I also love to paint and I am obsessed with cats! I absolutely LOVE your work ❤❤❤

[@pawshire]

Welcome!!🌼😽

[@kariarvisais8588]

Thank you so much for being yourself here. You reminded me just how simple things we all used to do as little kids-doodling, coloring, drawing, were the natural seeds of creativity

[@pawshire]

Some things that should remain simple somehow become more complicated with age and… experience 😂

[@luluesparza7360]

Excellent and cute video. Clever tips…thank you!❤. Your art work is beautiful

[@isabelly-m8z]

Love that. This is all solid advice.