How to find your ART STYLE quickly with this step by step guide

Find your art style quickly in this video! Ever wondered how people find their own signature art style? And do you want to fast-track the process so you can start creating art that has a signature that is yours and yours alone. With these 3 tips, I think it should make the process easier and more straightforward. Hope you enjoy!
Xo
Margot
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:43 Getting Started with finding your Art Style
01:46 Tip 1
04:30 Tip 2
06:38 Tip 3
08:19 Outro
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ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this KZbin journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!
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[@Bittagrit]

I grew up with a creative mother who painted realism, and love Norman Rockwell. For a long time that’s what I thought art was supposed to be to be. Now in my 60’s I am studying botanical illustration, but I also like to take photos in nature and add creatures in that are fanciful. First did that with procreate, then my daughter asked me to paint a couple pieces to hang on our granddaughter’s nursery wall. They were mountains, forests, with Faerie folk and dragons. I loved it. Now I am watching your videos for better ways to mix colors, tips, hacks, paint brands, and now going to see what I can do. 🤞🏻🤞🏻Thank you!

[@susanmolinari2348]

I really enjoy your take on art. This was very helpful. When I was a quilter it took my teenage son to tell me that I have a quilt style. It just happened naturally without me noticing. Now that I'm dabbling in watercolor I find the same thing is happening. And ironically colorful "quilts" keep showing up in my landscapes. It's all about the journey.

[@cjtittle]

This resonated with me. When I started using watercolor years ago, I became frustrated because I didn't understand how to handle it. Years later, after watching hundreds of KZbin videos, taking classes, and trying different brands, I found that in the past year, I realized I didn't want to paint in anyone else's style. I was painting more in my style. At first, I panicked a bit, but then I realized this was a natural progression. Thanks so much for clarifying this for me. I enjoy your channel, and your art is stunning.

[@ima.ekenes]

I love the "what I would wear" analogy! Also I thought I leaned more towards simplistic/silhouetted people because I was scared of not getting it right, but now I realize I actually like it better. No harm in not focusing on stuff I’m actually not that inspired by!

[@Pointebrush]

Absolutely! Art and inspiration are so deeply personal and it’s all about finding what you love and what motivates you ❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@Jaline_on_YouTube]

Wow! This is so helpful. For many years I have had a passion for colours that I seldom see in others' works, and then, only rarely. I have suppressed this and have done everything to avoid those colours in my artwork. (I am an amateur, not professional.) Now, thanks to your marvellous encouragement, I am going to start pursuing this passion and see where it takes me. I am inspired - and it's all thanks to you. (I appreciate your openness, honesty, your sense of humour, and your delight in sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us. So grateful I found your channel!)

[@RoxyKnits]

I’ve always been drawn to bright, bold colours and when I taught myself to draw portraits I learnt initially by using a whimsical style. I naturally evolved into more bold looking realistic portraits and my style was drawing and painting beautiful bold females using oil pastels or soft pastels. A few years later and I’m learning watercolour and finally having success. But I’ve steered clear of portraits so am trying all different subjects while learning. I know what my colour preferences and bright style will be, just not decided on the subjects yet. My watercolour ability needs to catch up with my vision but am loving the practice.

[@AS-cg9sn]

Hello Margot, I enjoyed very much your thoughts and oppinions. Thank you very much. You give me strength to go on my way) I paint watercolours nearly all my life. I painted more than 700 pictures with W+N and Sennelier. You are right. At least for me this are my most beloved colours)) My field is totally different from you. I paint portraits, figures and historical legends. In moment I paint the oldest legends of world. The legend of Inanna future know as Isis, Aphrodite, Venus, Maria.... and history of Sumers people. Your thinking is refreshing and I love to hear your thoughts. I go on my way, thanks to you Margot)) I studied "Business Administration" and spend all my life in Industry....but painting was all my life my 2 nd. home)) Thank you Margot)) Thank you very much, I have several hobbies, beside my profession. Painting, Photograpie, Yacht sailing on Ocean..... Thank you, that you brought all up in mind)) Thank you very much Margot

[@TresCherie]

Best advice: lean into your own quirks. Thank you.

[@emadeldinfamily]

I love the ballerina with the waffle tutu! Genius! ❤

[@justaskin8523]

I noticed that, and I got hungry for a big Belgian waffle breakfast!

[@Linda-kh6rl]

I love the way you talk a about how to choose your own art style ❤

[@Aquarelamore]

That’s a good way of looking at it Margot, comparing it with the clothes you wear during your life. My style, at the moment, is about the imaginative. There has to be something in my paintings that makes you thinking. Together with bold colors. Great video👍🙏

[@Bittagrit]

I keep finding inspiration in texture patches on walls and ceilings, how the terry cloth on bathroom towels create interesting patterns. I have these “texture” creatures in a sketchbook. But have never attempted to paint them. Maybe I should. Thanks for a great video.

[@ArtisticKatz]

I haven’t found my art style, I have a knack of looking at flowers and replicating them in my own style, I love your ballerinas I attempted to draw on on procreate and my family loved her, even though it was a rough sketch. I love Mira Bylers animals in clothes . I created a shroom family but not done much with it. I love your style and you explain in an understandable way.

[@kspringer7643]

I got hung up on this idea for a while, and it became one more arrow of self-criticism. Thankfully, I'm not a professional artist and don't aspire to be....I paint for the pleasure of it, and to challenge myself with learning new things. One day I may paint flowers, the next I will be urban sketching, another day I'm into abstract landscapes. I don't see a "style" running through it, but I've quit caring! If there truly are no rules -- at least for those of us who don't need to sell our creations -- then there is no need to find (or manufacture) a specific style. Yay to that!

[@fabrislr9368]

This is by fair the best video on the subject I've ever seen. Thanks a lot ❤️

[@Pointebrush]

That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you and thanks for watching!! ❤️

[@bloomhavenstudios]

I agree.

[@angiewilson-kclanedesigns8678]

Margot, I can’t tell you how much I love your channel!! You are so classy and different! Thanks for sharing your talent. I’m still searching for my unique style. Although, I gravitate towards realism, I get frustrated at how tight my art is. Sigh… hopefully I’ll figure it out someday.

[@SunShineArtFun]

Your window painting really inspired me. Just started with watercolors. Been creating acrylic fluid pouring art. Have been excited working with watercolors. I know I am an intuitive painter. Start with thoughts in mind and then go with the flow of where the paints are taking me. You are very encouraging. Blessings

[@awatercolourist]

My art style: paint like someone else, usually a someone on Instagram 🤣

[@Pointebrush]

Imitation to learn technique and details during practice time is totally fine! All artists begin there! Even the great masters did 😉

[@awatercolourist]

@@Pointebrush Really? I thought only hobbyists did that. Thanks for letting me know!

[@Pointebrush]

​@@awatercolourist Oh they all did! From Michelangelo to Van Gogh. It was a classical training method for centuries so it isn't even a secret ;) The trick is to learn how to do what others do and then find you own voice and style.

[@Gigiridgway]

I make watercolor for my classes, and it looks academic, so, on my break I go crazy and paint free, free of rules and concepts, is when people like my work 😅

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

Hi Margot 😊 I’m not sure if I even have an art style , I literally just create what I feel like as and when I feel like it 😁 This video is so super useful and helpful for me - I actually understand now and have something to shoot for and one of my items on my board will be one of your simple ballet monochrome dancers piece you show in this video and other videos I’ve watched from you. Why? Because I like the simplicity of it and the fluidity of it which is what I’m trying to achieve when I try to draw figures. I find the stick figure looks so much more fluid and relaxed before I then start fattening it up to make it look more realistic because people expect them to be realistic…… I don’t even create realistic pieces but I get caught up trying to please others I guess.

[@Pointebrush]

We all get caught up in trying to please others so you’re not alone! I think it’s part of being human and wanting people to be loved ❤️ But it also sounds like you’re doing a great job creating art for just yourself which is wonderful! May you never lose that passion and love to create!

[@awatercolourist]

This video really speaks to me 😊

[@andreaschlickbernd4481]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! Throughout the journey of art, allowing yourself to move and flow through the different seasons of your life! Give yourself permission to capitalize on your quirks! ❤❤❤

[@jewelsauls3103]

Such helpful content! Your insightful step by step activities and analogies really turn a light bulb on for me! Thank you!

[@lookingup4505]

What an excellent idea, to exaggerate your own tendencies. Best video on finding your art style that I have seen. Love all of these ideas!

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much!

[@justaskin8523]

All of your videos, whether new or old, have been an absolute inspiration to me, Margot. I'm not sure I have a style yet; I'm still trying to gain some mastery of the most essential fundamentals of acrylic painting. I'm not limiting myself only to acrylics; it's just the current step on my path. I'll probably never draw or paint long-legged ballerinas with poofy tutus, but I do hope to one day develop my own style with the human form. I recognize that I need to develop proficiency first. I think that will probably be my biggest challenge, especially since I can't even draw an elbow or a knee at this point!

[@mollypurvis7495]

Thank you, I always wondered how to find my style. I love art and love trying new things. Just started playing with watercolors ( very hard ). I learned to paint with acrylic and patterns. I did decorative painting for many years. Starting a painting from scratch, and developing it is challenging.

[@jackym61]

This is incredibly helpful, and reassuring, thank you! Glad I discovered your channel. My style is abstract and colourful as I can never get any shapes 'right'.

[@shrlyryl]

Thank you Margot, this helped me so much with direction in terms of starting to clarify my style. I have a long way to go, but your tips and exercises helped me to see I'm drawn predominantly to exploring light and shadows. Your posts are so generous and helpful, thank you again.

[@stephaniewarren7157]

Thank you, thank you! I have watched many videos and read many books on finding your art style… and never has anyone explained it like you. I can’t even tell you how helpful this was for me. ❤

[@KatWoman_]

Such perfect timing for me to hear this. The comparison to clothing was really effective.

[@elmariejansevanrensburg2952]

This is so helpful. Thank you❤

[@Pointebrush]

You are so welcome!

[@ShelleyArtist]

This is one video that has really stood out for me. I really love how you say embrace your uniqueness. I've always loved trees and Claude Monet. But my trees never turn out so I don't paint them. I'm gonna try leaning into that like you said ty

[@wandayoung4387]

This is the first video of yours that I have watched. I’ve tried the first technique before and knew of the second, in beginner acrylics. You have a lovely teaching style and it was a good refresher for tracing. The color lesson, including Van Gogh, was so helpful to learning beginning watercolor. You are so encouraging and I thank you for that.

[@kathytincler2446]

Very helpful, thank you

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Someone asked me ‘why do you just paint …'. And so I have been trying to paint something else for a few months now. And I’m not good or happy doing it. Listening to all you have to say makes me realize I just have to be me eith my art. Thank you. You just gave me an aha moment.

[@Pointebrush]

I’m glad this changed your perspective if just a little bit! So many of the limitations that people have in art are self created and a lot of it has to do with mindset and confidence. Wishing you luck and success with your painting! ❤️

[@lindagunter7811]

So insightfu thanks!❤l

[@shadowguard3578]

I love to look at different styles of art but automatically I like to paint with bright colors and I like to portray a 3D element and dimension in my art. I’m an intermediate amateur and I’m not looking to turn a whole painting into a 3D masterpiece (that will take decades of practice), but I like an element in my paintings to exhibit 3D. I think my style is part illustrative and part realistic, not sure really, and I like clean lines. I like to use a ruler when drawing/painting straight lines in a building and find it very hard to do it freehand. Interesting video, thank you!

[@awatercolourist]

Hi Shadow👋🏼

[@shadowguard3578]

@@awatercolourist hello awatercolourist! 🤩

[@Pointebrush]

It sounds to me like you have a really good sense of what you like and who you are in your art. Sometimes, just writing it down or verbalizing it helps clarify it even more. Glad you liked the video! 🧡

[@shadowguard3578]

@@Pointebrush do you know you’re right?! Seeing my thoughts written down and your reply has made me realize this is the way I paint, and that is my style right now. I’m completely at a loss when I dabble in a loose style of painting. I love to look at loose paintings, however my efforts are less than stellar and it feels alien to paint against the grain. Thank you for your input! ❤️

[@ralphanderson2604]

From the many art books I have, there are many "styles" I appreciate, nomne of which lean towars realism, so, currently, from pioctures that appear in my "dream sleep, I am combing "styles" into an art form I call SECTIONALISM, paying attention to composition, transition & blending... starting today, I will copy, copy, copy from inspirational works starting with THE GIRL WITH THE PEARL EARING & moving into impressionism {&post}, absract, surrealism, cubism... etc & like my writing, at least 5-7 drafts... let us see where it takes me. Just FYI - TNX

[@gilashroot8697]

This is a very informative video that really spoke to me. Your comparison to clothes really helped me move further kn journey. Thank you.

[@user-tn7jn3qc9l]

Excellent video. Every artist could benefit from watching this.

[@sarakatharina2928]

You are so helpful, just blows me away. Thank you!!

[@Pointebrush]

Awww thank you!! ❤️

[@khailinn432]

Well said❤❤❤

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you! 💕

[@gabbywilliamson76]

So glad I found your channel ❤ you are a great teacher

[@miyeipark4032]

Thank you for your wise advice!

[@Pointebrush]

You’re so welcome Miyei! Are there any videos related or otherwise you’d like to see? ❤️❤️❤️

[@cre8ingit321]

WOW Margot! That was really insightful, interesting and helpful! Thank you for taking the time to record it! ❤

[@LizNori]

Love your advice ! Best video on the subject ! Thank you

[@Pointebrush]

Happy it was helpful! 🙌

[@John_B20]

I am soo glad that I found your channel today. This is exactly what I needed to learn and understand. I can see I do have a style, and now I can start to explore it more. Not only in my choice of subject but in my enjoyment of crossing ink/wash medium with water-soluble graphite with watercolor paints. Thank you, truly, thank you!

[@rokonsha]

Thank you!😊

[@Pointebrush]

You’re very welcome!

[@nairaginwalla]

such a helpful video! really needed this🤍

[@Pointebrush]

Yay! I’m happy to hear!! 🎉

[@michellewilber3351]

This resonates with me because I had a definite art style in my 30's... I took ten years off, and now I'm wondering, is it ok to change? I have had a lot of fear actually, about trying new things and so I thank you for this video. I feel a little braver already.

[@patmuscarella8279]

Thank you, this was so informative. I love how you know we should be ourselves. I often found it hard to take the lessons. Because I would paint a rock and then the instructor would come along and say now, does that look like a rock? And she would do things to make it look like something I didn't do I have been self-taught for the most part I love what I do I won a couple awards .you really have something there. Everything you said is right on, thank you.

[@TracyIndy]

Thank you for another empowering video. Degas' ballerinas.......my favorite. 💗 It is very helpful to copy the masters and others in order to learn. You must be willing to give credit where it is due also.

[@Pointebrush]

Absolutely! Practicing to learn is perfectly fine as long as you give credit and you don’t take on that style and call it your own. As Picasso said “good artists borrow, great artists steal.” 😉

[@awatercolourist]

Hi Tracy 👋🏼

[@TracyIndy]

@@awatercolourist Hello dear friend.😁 We both really like Margot's videos. 👍

[@awatercolourist]

@@TracyIndy I indeed We do 🙂

[@TracyIndy]

@@Pointebrush I think I would sleep better at night if I was merely a good artist. 😉

[@sunnygem21]

Is that a chocolate waffle tutu? That is so fun ☺ I used to draw and paint so much as a child and teenager but I've lost the knack now. I need to be willing to not draw very well for a time to get good again.

[@Pointebrush]

I think that focusing on the experience instead of the outcome really helps with that. Also, reframe the conversation. What makes a drawing “bad”? And who’s to judge what’s even good or bad? The more you take the pressure away from yourself and ignore the little voice of dissatisfaction in your head, the happier you’ll be and more likely you’ll be to keep practicing. You got this!!!

[@Pointebrush]

And yes it’s a wafflerina. Can you tell I was hungry? 😂

[@deke6138]

I call your figures 'whimsical '

[@dianeo]

I like such radically different styles... illustrative, realism, abstract realism, expressionistic, decorative, whimsical, fantasy, folk art, surrealism, cubism, art deco, art nouveau, etc. I bounce around different styles with my own paintings (hello, ADHD). It feels too restrictive to narrow down the field to find my style, or do I incorporate ALL the styles into one?!

[@kathynoll4634]

I'm right there with you!

[@kymberlydawn1445]

You are not alone...I don't think I will ever find an art style because I truly love it all and that's okay. Keeps things interesting.

[@janaemerson3344]

Hi I really appreciate this particular video as I have struggled to find how and what to paint. I was wondering if you use reference photos for your art or do you use your imagination. That’s the one thing I would like to do more of is painting from my imagination but I’m feeling like it’s sometimes blank. Is this something people actually do, or do most use reference photos for inspiration?

[@karinswartz3046]

That's a great question and I often wonder about that too.

[@ButterflyBlessingsStudio]

I would love to hear her opinion on this too. @margothallac

[@KitttyJo]

So then what? My daughter and I created the Pinterest boards with the style we're drawn to, but then what do we do with that? How do we decide what to paint and how to put those styles in it?

[@chrissuller2363]

By any chance, are you part Filipino? ❤

[@Pointebrush]

I’m half Filipina! 🇵🇭 What gave it away? 🤗

[@awatercolourist]

First!

[@Pointebrush]

Woot woot! 🎉

[@shadowguard3578]

One day I’ll watch a video before you and I’ll be first! 🤣🥳

[@shadowguard3578]

👋

[@awatercolourist]

@@shadowguard3578 😅 Hi Shadow Guard 👋🏼. So sorry 😄. Just stayed glued to your device and it’ll happen 😂.

[@awatercolourist]

@@Pointebrush 😂😂

[@awatercolourist]

6:38 now there’s a ballerina after my own heart 🤤

[@Pointebrush]

I knew she would! LOL!

[@awatercolourist]

@@Pointebrush 😂😂