Develop your own artistic style - acrylic painting - 5 key steps
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- Cultivate Your Own Artistic Voice in 5 steps
Many artists, drawn to acrylic painting or abstract art, struggle to find their own unique style. They spend hours searching for inspiration online, feeling overwhelmed by the vast array of artistic approaches. But what if the answer isn't out there, but within you?
This is the message The Old Guy (artist Henrik Skorá) delivers in this encouraging video.
Instead of desperately hunting for a style, you should focus on cultivating the artistic style you already possess.It's a personal journey, and this video offers a 5-step approach to guide you:
1. Paint as much as possible. Consistent practice is the cornerstone of artistic development. Think of it as an artistic marathon, not a sprint. Don't overthink every stroke. Trust your gut and paint freely. This initial effort becomes stepping stones in your artistic evolution, helping you discover your natural preferences for subjects, colors, and techniques. Acrylic painting, with its vibrant colors and fast-drying nature, is a great medium to experiment with.
2. Master the Craft: This involves learning the fundamentals of composition, which helps arrange elements in a visually pleasing way. Understanding color theory, how colors interact and mix, unlocks a vast palette of possibilities. Additionally, exploring various painting techniques, like those used in abstract art, expands your artistic toolkit.
3. Develop your process: Every artist develops a personal approach to their work, a painting process that hugely influences their style. Some say that your process is your style. Experiment until you find a workflow that feels natural for you. Basically you must develop a plan on how to approach the painting process in practice.
4. Seek Inspiration: You can do this in many ways.
(I made a video on this: • 4 ways to get ideas fo... )
Study the work of other artists, both within acrylic painting and other styles. Let their work inspire you, but avoid simply copying it. Instead, identify elements you admire and incorporate them into your own work, creating a unique blend of influences.
5. Courage: Mistakes are inevitable, and they are valuable learning experiences. Don't get discouraged by a misstep - view it as an opportunity to refine your skills. As you gain experience, these mistakes will become less frequent.
Index
0:00 Intro - 5 key steps to develop a personal style
0:57 What is style?
01:42 Handwriting and style
02:40 Your style evolves all the time
03:35 1. step - Paint as much as possible - develop a taste.
04:45 Painting Flowers?
05:48 Paint what you like to paint, not what you like to look at
06:30 2. Step - Master the craft of painting
07:28 Paint for fun like kids do - Klara is painting
08:35 3. Step - Develop a process
09:34 4. Step - Inspiration - how to find it and how to use it
10:20 The issue of copying
10:39 Thinking outside the box?
12:15 The cave painter
15:29 5. Step - Courage - to make mistakes
17:05 Form an opinion on your own work
17:55 The trick - creativity and the “not so good paintings”
19:07 The mindset of a professional painter - good or bad?
19:50 Thank you for watching
Remember, your artistic style is a unique fingerprint, a combination of your personality, the choices you make in your artwork, and your life experiences. It will naturally evolve over time as you refine your skills and explore new ideas. Focus on enjoying the process of discovery and cultivating your artistic voice.
With dedication and these helpful steps, you'll be well on your way to developing a distinctive style that reflects you, and your unique artistic vision.
This is the painting video I’ve been searching for. 🙏🏽🌹
I’m 67 and I just started painting this year. Your 5 steps are very encouraging as I try to discover my personal style.
I'm glad to hear that. I wish you luck with the project. Remember that you already have a style, so you are not starting from scratch.
THIS WAS A GREAT VIDEO! we all need the reminder to stop stressing, stop overthinking, and just put the paint on the surface! thank you
You are welcome.
I love your works. Thank you for sharing your ideas on how to be a better painter.
It inspires me to go on and believe on myself as an artist. I Love you.
Love you right back. Thank you for the kind comment.
Thank you so much. You have confirmed everything I have been thinking over the past few months. For years I wouldn't paint flowers for very much the same reasons you gave in the video. A couple of months ago, inspired by a family members flowers I decided to paint them and haven't stopped since. They are such a joyful subject. I am at the stage where my main desire is to make the painting i am working on better. I am learning lots and starting to develop my own process. Most of all I am loving painting (most of the time anyway!!!!) Gradually I am starting to see my own style emerge - to other artists out there keep painting and do be brave - good things will happen!
I can’t tell you how happy I am that I came across your video. Thank you!
You are very welcome.
Your teaching style is wonderful, clear, and joyful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. It is much appreciated!
Thank you for your kind comment.
I needed to see this. Someone asked me, “where do you get your ideas to paint?”. I said, I look at other art and pictures from the internet and that inspires me to paint something. It is like I guess, making music. The notes are there and everyone uses them. You just make your own song.
You are the best teacher! Pls make more videos! Tks a lot from Brazil!
Hi Carmen and Hi Brazil. Hope everything is fine in your country and that your painting process is going as you want it to go.
Thank you for your kind comment.
@@skora-theoldguy Ty for your kindness!
Helpful and encouraging. Thanks.
Thank you. You are too kind.
I love all your work. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
You are welcome.
I’m so grateful to you as at the right time I found your video. I’m a self taught painter and haven’t been much time into it. I’m still exploring to what I like and what I can do. I’d started to get some doubts but after watching this video I’ve gathered my courage again to make mistakes and learn.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful video.
Hi Kathrine
I am very happy for your comment and really glad to be able to help you in your process. I wish you good luck. You're only really brave if you do something you're a little afraid of.
Greetings from Denmark
I love your honest humility regarding the steps and your struggles, you’re not afraid to admit sometimes have been hard and at times your work wasn’t good. I adore the style you have now, its bright colours are gorgeous. Thank you so much for you advice, I try to incorporate it into my work. Much respect 🙏🏼
Hi Ruth
What a kind comment. Thank you. I am glad you like my work. Good luck with your porcess.
Thank you, just what I needed, a pep talk! Time to get back to the paint and brushes and use your encouraging words. ❤
This was so illuminating and inspiring
Hi. I am glad you found value in my video. Good luck.
Thank u sooo much for made this video... you had gave me courage to overcome my failure on painting... in the past 6months I quite social media just for concentrate on practise my skill and learning, ur video made me feel positive again
I don't know if it will be my style, but your paintings are the best on the internet in my opinion. Thanks for the words of wisdom.
Thank you for your opinion and your very kind comment.
I love this: “Renoir already did it.” Thank you for encouraging such freedom!
Yes. Even better is: Renoir never did it ... but I did .. Ha, ha ...
Not only do I find your advice and thoughts interesting but I share your vids with non painting friends in other creative pursuits. Thank you for taking the time to make these, time that you could easily spend on something, someone else but instead you’re investing your time in all of us!
Thank you very much for your very kind comment. It's exciting for me to make these videos, and I really enjoy it. I am a little flattered to hear that you also apply my thoughts in forums other than the purely artistic. Interesting.
Greetings from Denmark
@@skora-theoldguyI would agree with this sentiment. The view of a child for instance upon their own art, proves that your advice is solid.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences, insights and advice.
I enjoy it ... thank you for watching.
I love that you show your work whilst talking 👏
Your art is outstanding! Thank you for setting the artist up for success. I do find letting go, taking risks, ring patient and listening to your insights help to take the next step.
Thank you for your kind comment. Working to get better all the time is the key to a happy painting life. Good luck to you.
Dear dearest Old guy I would like to hug you tight! Your words really made me so happy! I'm self-taught and my teachers are the artists like you on TH-cam. I try to learn the techniques. I love looking at the works of artists of yesterday and today. I don't think I have my own style, but now with your words you have given me confidence. Thank you very much. A warm greeting from Italy 🇮🇹🌹🌹🌹
P. S. I love your paintings very much
Thank you for your kind words. I don't know your work ... but I love Italy. And yes everybody has a style ... remember all the time to develop it !
@@skora-theoldguy I really like abstract art. Your artworks are really beautiful and you are a wise man, so I subscribed to your channel. Many greetings🌹🌹🌹
Great advice, thanks for sharing your words of wisdom through your years of knowledge and experience. Most helpful ❤
Thank you for watching.
Love your story telling! Humor is the best way to approach anything! Even flowers. 😉
Ha, ha ... yes ... even flowers. Thank you!
You are a star brother :-).
"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken"
Love your video :-)
Ha, ha ... be you ... that's your best option.
Thank you so much for the encouragement. It's a very difficult path filled with self doubt. But yes courage always pushes me to keep trying.
Hi
You are welcome. If it was easy, maybe it wouldn't be so fun to do it. The challenge itself is good for the process.
You can always choose to paint it over and start over. Only you yourself need to see it.
I look forward to your videos, and am always inspired. Thanks so much!
You are so welcome. Thank you for watching.
I love your videos. Thank you for what you said about painting flowers. I stopped painting them too for the same reasons as you. I miss them. They bring me joy when I paint them. I think I will do a whole series of flower paintings now! 😊
Yes ... go for it ... flower power is back!
Can I see them, when you have finished them?
@@skora-theoldguy Thank you for the encouragement. Yes, I'd love to show them to you. How would I do that?
Van Goghs Iris and Sunflower works are incredible and some of the most moving works I’ve ever seen 😊
Thank you so much for sharing ❤
They really help me to trust my inner call... to be me❤
Yes be you ... always. Improve, develop, change stuff but you are the only one who can truly be you!
Master, THANKS A LOT for sharing your life learnings as Artist. It is fully appreciated. I admire as well the professionalism and efforts that you deposit always in each one of your videos. 🙌🏻🙌🏻✨✨
Thank you very much for this kind comment.
Excellent lessons we all must remember as either a new or seasoned artists. Thank you!
Thank you!
A lot of what you say makes sense to me. Thank you for putting this out. Best of luck to you and all your subscribers! ❤
Very thoughtful and direct tips. I appreciate this video and of course, always enjoy your art.
this was a wonderful lecture.
You are welcome.
It was extremely helpful thank you I have started late in life I paint all the time and have been evolving to develop my own style
Your advice was very helpful thank you
Thank you for sharing your journey. Your paintings are gorgeous! Your granddaughter resembles you. 🙂
Hi and thank you. Greetings from Denmark to you and your granddaughter.
You and Paul Klee are my favorite abstract artists ❤
Wow. I am flattered.
Your words are truly inspiring. Thank you very much 🤗
You are welcome.
Thank you for sharing your artistic experiences and insights! God bless.
You are welcome.
Brilliant tips and advice for the journey of finding your Style. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us 🎨✏🌈😊
Nice to hear that my video has meant something good for you and your process.
Thank you, one for the sharing of your journey, two for the thoughtfulness of your reflection, and three for the vulnerability of your process. As I move from full time semantic worker to artist, I have been struggling with converting from feeling masterful to vulnerable. I can classify with the best of them, but is that line too thick, too orange… grrr. Thank you for the encouragement (even though you don’t know me) and the wack on the side of the head. You changed my perspective, now it is up to me to see what I can do with that!
Thank you very much for your very kind comment. I wish you the best of luck with your process in the future. Although the process can sometimes be frustrating, it is the immediate joy of painting that rules it all.
I am very careful that this does not change.
Kind regards Henrik
Thank you so much for the inspiration. I am a new painter and sometimes I really don’t like my painting but now, I will go back and look at them with a new thought process of how I can make them better. ❤
Sounds like a good plan. Like or don't like ... I don't know ... you are in the middle of a long process. Don't painc, give it time, you will get there!
Thank you- 🙏🏽 I needed this push to keep going 😅
Yes ... keep going, you might end up a fantastic place.
You so inspire I have been painting since I was five years old. Aunt ANN was my mentor. I am now 70+ and I’m still learning have my own gallery and have earned a living throughout my life. It’s not an easy life and there’s lots of rejection! Most important keep painting or whatever the medium is you’re using don’t be afraid to change.
Thank you ... and I totally agree!
Hello I'm from India, Im an artist and is desperate to develope my own style. I have been painting from my childhood , i can see the change in my work. But as you said, one feels i can do better. I got the advice what I needed at this time of my life. It was almost like you were reading my mind, and answered all my questions.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It was very helpful. I wish you all the best. Will be looking forward to hear you again.
Thank you
Thank you for this comment.
It means a lot to me to help and inspire in my videos.
Impressive style looks unique to me
Thank you for this kind comment.
So much wisdom - thank you!
You are welcome
Thank you for your words. I felt a great comfort listening to them. It will help me to pursuit 😊
Good luck ... and go for it! 👍
Love everything about this video!
I glad you liked this video. Thank you.
Some of your work are sooo beautiful w the colors abstracts
Thank you for watching.
Thank you for this reminder. I'm just learning how to paint.
Thankyou 🥰 just what I needed to hear ❤️
You are welcome.
You are an inspiration! Thank you…..
Thank you so much! Your videos are clear, honest and so very freeing as I have been stuck for a few months. You have given me hope,dear Old Guy, from a dear old gal.
I will continue to watch and learn from your amazing videos, You are a gift.Again, Than you so very much.
Hi Aleta. Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot to me.
Thanks so much for your encouraging words! Will do start finding my own style without worrying too much of "if i ever find one!" 🙏🌹💞 Btw i love your style! But will find my own though! Bless you! 🤩👍
Yes, go for developing your own style ... but get inspiration for others again and again.
Thank you for sharing your painting experiences, I found your clips so inspiring! Thank you for taking the time to share the skills and related knowledge, thanks again🦄
It is my pleasure. Thank you for your kind comment.
As usual a brilliant video
Thank you!
Never thought about trying to paint abstract art myself but your amazing work is certainly inspiring me to explore that!
Hi. That was a nice consequence of my video.
Good luck to you!
Thank you so very much for your inspiring words! I have been in a 10 month slump of not painting at all. After watching this video I can feel the creative juices starting to bubble up within me! Bless you for sharing your journey!
Hi ... yes get started again, nothing better than painting ... again after a break.
They use the painting process to live out their thoughts and fantasies. ..love that .
Thank you. I try to do the same.
I love your floral and tree painting style!
Hi. Thank you for watching and your kind comment.
Thank you. Very impressive and encouraging. I am saving this so I can use it to remind myself.. ❤❤❤
Hi. I am flattered. Thank you.
Thank you for your beautifully spoken encouragement. I too love your work but constantly struggle with my own. After taking 2 back to back Online courses on how to find my Joy I found myself doubting everything I try to create. I am not sure what happened but since those courses I have extreme difficulty in deciding what to create. I have been all over the map with mediums and substrates. I lost my focus but thankfully not my desire. Your videos are helping me through this difficult time. Thank you, from Surrey, BC, Canada❤
Love your style, it is so very appealing.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate your support.
Thank you for the encouragement. 🌻🌴
You are welcome!
I love your style so much!
Thank you for your kind comment.
Your work is GORGEOUS! So evocative!!! Thank you for your videos and insight!!!
Thank you. I'm glad my video inspired you. Thank you very much for watching.
Thank you my dearest Old Guy. Your tutorial as always is very inspiring. I truly treasure your advice. I hope you keep coming to my screen bringing all the knowledge and guidance to me as an emerging artist who is still finding my style. I often have that kind of question when I was inspired by another artist’s work ‘inspired by or copying?’ Your video helped me rethink my approach 🙏💖🌻
Hi. Thank you, you are welcome. Regarding copying, I try to go for what is fun, and it is not fun for me to paint exactly like some one else. Take the inspirational part an make it your own ... that can be fun.
God luck!
Thank you very much for your video! I started painting 5 years ago and am still finding my style as I explore different types of paint and processes, and so your advice is very helpful to me!
I'm glad to hear that. Good luck with your process.
Hope you remember to have fun in the meantime.
Thank you for watching.
I love your baby steps as i have not painted on my canvasses for years. YOUR VIDEO IS HONEST AND INSPIRATIONAL❤🤲🏻🌿‼️
Hi. If you haven't painted for years ... now is the time.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom...
You er very welcome.
Wonderful advice - thank you! I mentioned Van Goghs flower paintings in another comment but also coming to mind are the incredible works of Georgia O’Keeffe Claude Monet and Matisse and the sculptures of Kusuma - so many wonderful ways to depict flowers
Hi. You are so right.
I think that Monet's success, in the long run, has made it a little bit harder for us to paint flowers. They became almost too popular (?)
Such an excellent presentation and 5 Keys are straightforward and so needed! Thank you!
You are welcome.
Exceptional, beautiful and great explanations!!!
Thank you!
Thank you, great advice. I really like your work.
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Thank u for sharing ur style ! Amazing effort and experience. I love doing art as a hobby.
Good luck to you and your painting. Thank you for watching.
So many sensible and helpful insights! Thank you
Thank you for your kind comment. Thjank you for watching.
I loved what you said. It is so true. Thank you.
Thank you. I'm glad to hear that.
Thank you so much for this timely advice. As a new painter, I have not yet figured out my style. I love very geometric designs with bold colors, but I also love softer, more organic designs so I have tried both. It's a mood thing, I think. I enjoy switching it up and experimenting. Keep the videos coming!❤
Go on with your experimenting ... and develop your style. Thank you for watching.
You were very informative and I am encouraged. Thank you.
Thank you for watching.
Tack Henrik för dina intressanta och inspirerande videos. Jag har länge funderat på vad som är min stil, men aldrig vad som är min process. Nu har jag reflekterat över hur jag arbetar när jag skapar min konst och det är verkligen intressant att se. Oavsett om jag varierar mina motiv blir det en speciell stil på målningarna om jag håller mig till det arbetssätt jag gillar. Tack för nya insikter😀 Christina
Tack för din intressanta kommentar. Jag är säker på att fokus på processen kommer att ge dig ett nytt förhållningssätt till din målning.
Så lycka till med att förbättra både processen och därmed även din stil.
Thank you so much for this video! very helpful❣
I am glad to hear,
GREAT advice OG ! Thanks for putting things so succinctly…..Lots of food for thought here 😊
You are welcome ... by the way, what du you mean: "lots of food ..." I don't know this term?
love your style! thank you for encouragement. Nothing like someone's honest experience
Thank you for your kind comment.
Great tips and your art is unique and beautiful
Thank you!
Great video. Thank you for sharing. :)
Thank you for this video!
Your work is fabulous!
Wow ... thank you.
The Eagle Flies took my breath away. I love your style, I enjoy your frank and fun message. Ciao!
Ciao and thank you for watching.
Thank you. I really enjoyed hearing about your art journey and the tips you shared. I am a beginner and currently intimidated, and you have inspired me to relax and have fun.
Hi
Yes ... fun is the main thing and best fuel.
Thank you very much. I love the way you explained and helped me as an artist in making. I really like your style.
Thank you for this kind comment. Thank you for watching.
Your art is so dynamic and exciting
Thank you for this nice comment.
Thank you for your video your work is beautiful and interesting…everything you say is true my biggest hurdle is probably the last one courage… having had a very strict father who always wanted me to be perfect in school and music. I developed a fear of not ever being good enough. Even when other people say that is not true.
Somehow it has stifled me… I’ve started doing mixed media as a way to loosen up and I’m now enjoying it and not worried about making mistakes as I’m trying to see each process as a way to play..🙏💕
Hi.
I believe that we are all created by the circumstances we grew up in and our past. But we can change things ... develop our personality
I often think that there can be no one who knows better what goes on inside my head, than myself. And this is what you paint: What goes on inside than head.
If someone who doesn't like it, it's OK ... at least it's honest. They have to find something they like ... somewhere else. So you must go on painting and create. Good luck.
This is great! Really delighted to have discovered you on TH-cam - thank you for making your videos ❤
Thank you you are welcome.
I really appreciate this lecture, and I love your work.
YOU are my inspiration! 😊😊😊
Thank you. I am glad you found value in my video.
Loved this video! I´m a very frustrated painter right now so this was so helpful! Looking forward to seeing the next video!
Hi. Frustration is good fuel for changing and the process of getting better. Patience, time and a lot of hard work will make the difference. Good luck.
I enjoyed this tremendously! Thank you!
You are welcome. Thank you.
Very informative, great work ty so much! I will be back to visit
You are welcome.
Thank you , great ideas and real eye openner
please do more videos
Thank you for watching.
I really enjoy your down to earth teachings. Your artwork is 😊brilliant and original. Thank you for sharing.
I am flattered and wish you the best of luck with your process. Thank you.
Thank you Sir, for another very useful video! I really want to develop in the direction of abstract painting and I consider this the highest degree of skill for artists. So far I’m not very good at getting into it and mastering it. Today I have received with pleasure from your experience the relevant knowledge and motivation to continue to pursue my goal.
Hi. Thank you for your comment. I am glad that you found motivation in my videos. Good luck with your process of painting abstract.