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How To Find Your Own Style As An Artist

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Finding your own style is THE most important thing when it comes to being an artist. Especially in our age of social media where we have access to millions of photos and influences.

It’s important to protect your own style and make sure you are being true to yourself so you can stand out from the crowd.

Whether you are a painter, photographer, ceramicist or whatever, this class is for you.

In this class, I am going to talk you thru my own practices on how I have developed my own unique style along with some tips and actionable steps to help you discover and develop YOUR own style.

Together we will identify different artists styles and learn how to be inspired by your favorite artists without copying their work.

Developing your own style isn’t nearly as intimidating as it may seem.

All you need is a little direction and you will find your own unique style in no time!

This class is "lecture style" where I will be taking you through a series of slides. Feel free to take notes or pull out your sketchbook to work on something while you listen. Be sure to check out the class project, as that is the MOST IMPORTANT part of this entire class. Take action on what you learn and start developing your own style today!

I hope this class inspires you!

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Class Resources

Cross Training class suggestions on Skillshare:

  • Jennifer Daily
  • Juliet Meeks
  • Sarah Rafferty

Suggested Reading:

  • Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
  • Matisse / Diebenkorn by Bishop and Rothkoph
  • Taschen Basic Art Series
  • I Know An Artist by Susie Hodge
  • Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel
  • Women of Abstract Expressionism by Irving Sandler

Suggested Movie:

  • Loving Vincent 

My Other Skillshare Classes:

  • Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics For Beginners
  • Cyanotypes: Introduction to Botanical Art Prints - Create Ready to Hang Art

My resources for Artists:

  • Want to learn more from me? Check out the rest of my online art classes.
  • Get on my email list and be the first to know about any new art classes! 
  • Are you an artist looking to make art prints of your original art? Check out my course, Art to Print: How to make high-quality Art Prints out of your Original Art

*Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission, if you click thru and make a purchase.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • What is style?
  • My style
  • Learn the tools
  • Best Practices
  • Inspiration Etiquette
  • Inspiration vs. Copying
  • Me and Monet
  • Trust Yourself!
  • Cross Training
  • Final Thoughts
  • Class Project
  • 12. Extras and Suggested Reading
  • Check out my other classes!

Taught by

LaurieAnne Gonzalez

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4.1 rating at Skillshare based on 94 ratings

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