How I found my Art Style fast doing only 1 thing

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I watched many videos, tried many different methods but was left frustrated.
Then I found my art style but the journey was filled with frustration and self-deprecation. It was not until I switched to a better approach that I finally found a creative direction that allowed me to both improve my art and enjoy creating art again.
How to find your own art style anyway?
Finding and developing your art style into something recognisable seems hard, sometimes impossible, doesn't it?
What did the other artists do to find their own signature style? Do they have a hidden artistic talent that you don't? Maybe you should give up art altogether?
Finding your artistic style is difficult because making art is about making choices. Boiling down all the million things that make you who your are into only a few strokes.
And those few strokes (maybe not that few, but you get the idea…) need to reflect exactly who you are, to represent your entire identity.
How in the world do we do that? How do we even boil our entire lives, likes, dislikes and all that come with them, down into one single unique direction that would become your style?
This is exactly what I'm sharing in this video.
Out of pure frustration and desperation, I accidentally found the way to my own creative direction that I am so happy to explore and keep developing!
This is not some groundbreaking out-of-this world advice, but it did come from my own experience, and tremendously helped me finally be happy with my art.
Today, I feel more creative and believe in myself more than ever. I work on developing and enriching my style daily, and I continue to learn new skills at the same time. Because yes, that can be done together!
I get to paint what I want, without feeling bad about myself or my skills - without thinking I have to wait to be good enough.
I hope this video will help you in your own creative journey!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Hello
00:28 - What did I do to find my style?
00:50 - There were some rules
01:40 - Why it works
02:41 - How it worked for me
05:32 - My style evolution
05:55 - Useful tips
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[@pawshire]

Thank you so much for watching and liking this video! Please don't hesitate to subscribe to my little channel 😇I promise I will strive to always create better and better and better content!

[@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 😊

[@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! ❤

[@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! 💪💪💪

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!🌼😽

[@jacquiewithers1763]

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

[@samplebien]

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

[@fluidsings7870]

your art is gorgeous

[@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.

[@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’) 😊

[@ragasfake]

charming girl is discussing topics that concern me. Perfect!

[@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 💪

[@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….🎉

[@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.❤

[@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.

[@jennydinardo]

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

[@snoxander6333]

Awesome sketch book 👏

[@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. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇨🇦❤

[@juliaartstudio]

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

[@thedbleaxe]

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

[@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.

[@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^^

[@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 🦾

[@mandohoney]

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

[@pawshire]

That's amazing! 💪💪💪💪

[@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!

[@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]

☺

[@nicolettefaddel3505]

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

[@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

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

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

[@411Sleepyhead]

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

[@pawshire]

Thank you for coming by

[@noelroquevinluan7499]

Love your drawing style so much! Very inspirational!❤

[@susanbollard1919]

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

[@kathleen7849]

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

[@pawshire]

Thank you 🥹

[@Elena-Studio]

I've heard of this technique before, but never tried it. Super inspiring!

[@LaurenInesRuiz]

Such great advice! It also helps that I vibed with your lovely art!

[@amelialouisetan]

Thank you for this video and for sharing.❤ I agree with you! Your works are beautiful!

[@normamenzies1372]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m on board with the daily exercise!!! Love your creativity & very delightful talent!

[@anjou6497]

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

[@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!

[@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 ☺️

[@leeannsutherland858]

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

[@maureenpenton-theartofthedraw]

Excellent information. Very well explained. Thank you for this.❤️

[@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 ❤

[@jayanti2371]

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

[@ashpash2977]

such great advice! 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!

[@kimcup5000]

Thank you for this. And I love your work.

[@boyandbelugee]

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

[@wongrita3228]

Amazing!❤❤❤

[@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 😊

[@DivineTimingTarot222]

Loved this and your style! Thank you ❤

[@pawshire]

Thank you for watching!

[@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 ❤️😊

[@sallymalnar4625]

Wonderful, natural advice!

[@OnlyOneName]

Helpful advice. Thanks. Lovely work!

[@dearnatashaneilson]

Absolutely relatable! 💯 Exactly what I needed to hear after just leaving my art room feeling overwhelmed. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Love your found style, and your art work is beautiful and vibrant. 💓🙌🎨💐

[@pawshire]

Thank you very much for your kind words! 💕

[@slavicastepanovic259]

Thank you❣️

[@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.

[@suzannedesylva3805]

This video is brilliant! Thank you so much.

[@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 ❤️🎉😊

[@sassia2382]

Beautiful pictures! I like your art style.

[@kayeashton2818]

Great practical advice.

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you 🖼️

[@twinkle-tara]

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

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

[@davidsumares2690]

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

[@Believebeyond1]

Love your video and advice

[@evonb4543]

Great advice. Simple and straightforward. Honest and interesting.

[@ezshooter4180]

Wonderful. Great ideas. Thank you.

[@dianedavis1833]

I love your style! Thanks for the encouraging video!

[@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 🙏

[@izabelakin4740]

Thank you❤

[@martakavaliauskaite4566]

Thank you amazing advice ❤

[@goldengriffon]

Brilliant advice! And in a very efficient video. This is amazing help, thank you!

[@sunshinenorain]

I love your style of filming and telling your experiences. It helps me a lot.

[@pawshire]

Thank you! I was afraid it wouldn't, so I'm really happy it helped! 🤗

[@gbdsn]

Best video I've seen on this topic 👏

[@pawshire]

Thank you! 😊

[@nicisartworld]

KZbin just recommended me your video this morning and I love your art and your advice 😊 It's actually better advice than the normal practice the basics, anatomy, realism, etc... at least I tried it this way and got so discouraged every time because it was not what I wanted to do but I thought I had to do it, before I can draw what I want... (hope this makes sense, english is not my native language)

[@pawshire]

It perfectly makes sense, English is not my first language either ^^ I was also sooooooo tormented by the same thoughts, that I needed to know how to draw every single random thing. Until it occurred to me that if it's MY style, then it needed to be about what I LOVE personally. The technical expertise does not matter as much as the story you want to express. Thank you for watching and good luck! 💪

[@langloisjulia]

Thanks for the great tips. Your art is wonderful ❤

[@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!

[@anneclark9508]

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

[@shatteredscry]

You have a beautiful art style! Thats exactly what is missing from mine. Variety within the consistency. In a different vein, I'm trying to get into animation and I feel fully overwhelmed because i feel like everything is in our modern world, and feel obligated to do it all! Still, I feel style is key in how I will go about recreating objects and people. Thank you! You are amazing 😊

[@junimondin]

Thank you so much for sharing this Video ❤

[@diegoinjapan]

Very cool video. Thanks for sharing!

[@newviolets8489]

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

[@suzannenelson7035]

Love this video. It is inspiring!

[@zebrastardust]

I love your art style!

[@pawshire]

Thank you

[@loveahulic]

This video came at the perfect time! Been feeling overwhelmed with making art, so I can’t wait to try these tips 🥰

[@pawshire]

Some of us just can't get things done when there're too many possible ways to do it 😆 I'm glad this was helpful!

[@EC-lq3qw]

Thank you, you have made an important difference to my outlook! While listening to you I suddenly knew exactly what I want to do and I'm excited now to get started. Thank you so much, best wishes from Scotland 😊

[@pawshire]

I'm truly happy this was helpful 😳☺

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

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

[@pawshire]

Thank you

[@AW2011S]

Great advice!

[@marhiiie]

Nice art work! Can’t wait to see some of your new drawings on Etsy 🤩

[@pawshire]

Yay!

[@therantcommunity5863]

your style is so unique!

[@isabellaorosa9583]

Love that. This is all solid advice.

[@maineiacts]

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