How to Find Your Art Style with Wildlife Party
Finding your unique art style is one of the most rewarding journeys an artist can embark on. Whether you’re just starting or have been creating for years, discovering and refining your style is key to expressing your artistic voice. But this process can be challenging. You might wonder where to begin or how to explore different techniques and mediums effectively. That’s where my course, Wildlife Party, comes into play.
Wildlife Party is designed to help you create beautiful art and find your distinct style. Over 30 days, we’ll explore a variety of subjects, mediums, and techniques, all while focusing on helping you discover what resonates most with you. Let’s dive into how Wildlife Party can be your perfect companion on this journey of artistic discovery.
Understanding What an Art Style Is
Before diving into the course, it’s essential to understand what an art style means. Your art style is the visual language you use to communicate through your work. It reflects your personality, preferences, and the techniques you’re most comfortable with. An art style is not something you choose overnight; it evolves over time, shaped by the subjects you love, the mediums you prefer, and the techniques you master.
Think of your art style as your artistic fingerprint—it makes your work uniquely yours. Your style combines color palettes, brush strokes, composition choices, and the themes you explore. Finding your style means finding how you naturally express your vision and ideas. While this can feel daunting at first, it’s an exciting process of exploration and self-discovery.
The Role of Experimentation in Finding Your Style
One of the most crucial steps in discovering your art style is experimentation. You need to try different things to see what clicks. This is where Wildlife Party shines. The course is structured around daily lessons, each featuring a different wild animal and medium or technique. From gouache and watercolor to brush pens, oil pastels, and more, you’ll get hands-on experience with various tools and methods.
Experimenting with different mediums allows you to understand their unique qualities—how they behave on paper, blend, and interact with other mediums. Maybe you’ll find that you love the boldness of acrylic markers, or perhaps you’ll discover that the softness of watercolor is more your style. The key is to explore without pressure, knowing that every attempt, whether successful or not, is a step closer to finding your unique voice.
In Wildlife Party, each lesson is designed to challenge you just enough to push your boundaries while still being achievable. This balance is crucial because it keeps you engaged without feeling overwhelmed. And the best part? You don’t need to have every supply I use. I provide alternatives so you can work with what you have, making the course flexible and accessible.
How Wildlife Party Helps You Discover Your Preferences
You’ll notice patterns in your work as you progress through Wildlife Party. Maybe you enjoy ink’s fluidity more than oil pastels’ texture. Perhaps you’re drawn to semi-realistic depictions of animals rather than cute or stylized versions. These preferences are the building blocks of your art style.
The course is designed to help you identify these preferences through various approaches. For example, one day, you might work on a detailed, realistic gorilla using gouache; the next, you might paint a playful, stylized elephant with watercolor. By the end of the 30 days, you’ll have a collection of pieces that showcase your progress and reflect your growing understanding of your style.
Consistency and Reflection
Consistency is key to shaping your art style. That’s why Wildlife Party is structured with daily lessons. Creating every day helps you build momentum and keeps your creative juices flowing. But it’s not just about making art consistently; it’s also about reflecting on what you’ve created.
Take the time to look back at your work regularly. What pieces do you feel most proud of? Which mediums did you enjoy using the most? What techniques felt natural to you? Reflection lets you see your growth and understand the elements that make your style unique. This practice of reflection is essential in solidifying your style.
Community and Feedback
Finding your art style doesn’t have to be a solitary journey. Community and feedback can play a significant role in helping you refine your style. In Wildlife Party, we have a private community where you can share your work, receive feedback, and see how others interpret the same lessons.
The live painting sessions are another valuable aspect of the course. These sessions allow you to ask questions, get real-time feedback, and learn from group members. It’s a space where you can connect with fellow artists on the same journey as you, offering support and encouragement.
Conclusion
Finding your art style is a journey that evolves over time. Wildlife Party is not just a course—it’s a companion on that journey. Through daily lessons, diverse subjects, and various mediums, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment, discover your preferences, and ultimately shape your unique artistic voice.
If you’re ready to embark on this adventure, dust off those art supplies and join me at Wildlife Party. Let’s explore, create, and discover together. Your art style is already within you—let’s bring it to life.
