How I found my Art Style fast doing only 1 thing (took me 4 months)

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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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00:28 - What did I do to find my style?
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05:55 - Useful tips
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  • @pawshire
    @pawshire Жыл бұрын

    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

    @Olivia-bh7vs

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @pearlvongpusanachai5942

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank YOU for doing what you do!🎉

  • @beccascraps8141
    @beccascraps8141 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    Would a video about ideas prioritisation be useful? 🤔

  • @miablee506

    @miablee506

    8 ай бұрын

    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

    @kbhasi

    7 ай бұрын

    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

    @beccascraps8141

    7 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @taramackenzie6877

    7 ай бұрын

    @@pawshireif you haven’t already, I vote yes! I just subscribed and am looking over your videos to see if you have 😊

  • @headaweeks
    @headaweeks Жыл бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad this was helpful

  • @frances3254
    @frances32547 ай бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes! 💪💪💪

  • @Leocalamb2
    @Leocalamb2 Жыл бұрын

    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! ❤

  • @ingrid-c
    @ingrid-c6 ай бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    6 ай бұрын

    I just can't speak without moving my hands 😂 I hope you start drawing again soon!

  • @bluewren65
    @bluewren657 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @rwolff01
    @rwolff017 ай бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    7 ай бұрын

    I feel you on this 💕💪

  • @nettie4750
    @nettie47507 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @thehermitessandthedog2966
    @thehermitessandthedog29667 ай бұрын

    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

  • @BeckyPartridge1
    @BeckyPartridge12 ай бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    Ай бұрын

    Welcome!!🌼😽

  • @audwan4
    @audwan47 ай бұрын

    Wow...my graphic design career killed my creativity and passion for creating. Thanks for sharing that again!!

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    7 ай бұрын

    I hope you rediscover your creativity again 💪

  • @Carla-pp4ru
    @Carla-pp4ru7 ай бұрын

    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

    @anahurm4456

    6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @pawshire
    @pawshire Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @samplebien
    @samplebien6 ай бұрын

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

  • @joyjesson6781
    @joyjesson67817 ай бұрын

    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….🎉

  • @lisaoloughlin6476
    @lisaoloughlin64767 ай бұрын

    Your work sort of reminds me of Matisse, the color, the pattern, the subject, very beautiful and soulful!!!❤❤❤

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    7 ай бұрын

    He's my favourite artist. I love Fauvist Artists in general, along with Naive Artists ^^

  • @fluidsings7870
    @fluidsings7870 Жыл бұрын

    your art is gorgeous

  • @noelroquevinluan7499
    @noelroquevinluan7499 Жыл бұрын

    Love your drawing style so much! Very inspirational!❤

  • @snoxander6333
    @snoxander63334 ай бұрын

    Awesome sketch book 👏

  • @ragasfake
    @ragasfake7 ай бұрын

    charming girl is discussing topics that concern me. Perfect!

  • @Elena-Studio
    @Elena-Studio Жыл бұрын

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

  • @artistfromheart7
    @artistfromheart7 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @LaurenInesRuiz
    @LaurenInesRuiz Жыл бұрын

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

  • @normamenzies1372
    @normamenzies1372 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @amelialouisetan
    @amelialouisetan Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mariakapatos9545
    @mariakapatos95457 ай бұрын

    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.❤

  • @fi8292
    @fi82927 ай бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    7 ай бұрын

    Yay! I hope you will! Please share your drawings on Instagram too!

  • @thedbleaxe
    @thedbleaxe7 ай бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    7 ай бұрын

    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

  • @yellej3314
    @yellej33147 ай бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    7 ай бұрын

    You sure can 😁 I got back to illustrations because I wanted to have a space where I could create only what I wanted^^

  • @boyandbelugee
    @boyandbelugee6 ай бұрын

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

  • @janten6554
    @janten65547 ай бұрын

    I can relate!!!

  • @jayanti2371
    @jayanti23717 ай бұрын

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

  • @diegoinjapan
    @diegoinjapan Жыл бұрын

    Very cool video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ashpash2977
    @ashpash29777 ай бұрын

    such great advice! thank you

  • @therantcommunity5863
    @therantcommunity58635 ай бұрын

    your style is so unique!

  • @DivineTimingTarot222
    @DivineTimingTarot222 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this and your style! Thank you ❤

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @traceymuscat4917
    @traceymuscat4917 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! thanks for sharing.

  • @taramackenzie6877
    @taramackenzie68777 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @maureenpenton-theartofthedraw
    @maureenpenton-theartofthedraw Жыл бұрын

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

  • @carmenzaldivar4393
    @carmenzaldivar4393 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much.I had been feeling unmotivated Now I know exactly what to

  • @lindamarsh6711
    @lindamarsh67117 ай бұрын

    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. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇨🇦❤

  • @GraciasalDibujo
    @GraciasalDibujo7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips.

  • @martakavaliauskaite4566
    @martakavaliauskaite45667 ай бұрын

    Thank you amazing advice ❤

  • @Believebeyond1
    @Believebeyond16 ай бұрын

    Love your video and advice

  • @ayamostafa5919
    @ayamostafa59197 ай бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @isabellaorosa9583
    @isabellaorosa95837 ай бұрын

    Love that. This is all solid advice.

  • @slavicastepanovic259
    @slavicastepanovic2596 ай бұрын

    Thank you❣️

  • @pearlvongpusanachai5942
    @pearlvongpusanachai59426 ай бұрын

    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’) 😊

  • @jenelleashley736
    @jenelleashley7367 ай бұрын

    Love your art, thank you! I quit drawing many years ago but you inspire me!!!!

  • @backpain4303
    @backpain4303 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You can do this 🦾

  • @sayusayme7729
    @sayusayme77297 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🖼️

  • @twinkle-tara
    @twinkle-tara7 ай бұрын

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

  • @loveahulic
    @loveahulic Жыл бұрын

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

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @izabelakin4740
    @izabelakin47407 ай бұрын

    Thank you❤

  • @kimcup5000
    @kimcup50007 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this. And I love your work.

  • @mandohoney
    @mandohoney6 ай бұрын

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

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    6 ай бұрын

    That's amazing! 💪💪💪💪

  • @deborahgallo6730
    @deborahgallo67307 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @HaNguyen-ht1fl
    @HaNguyen-ht1fl7 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @zebrastardust
    @zebrastardust Жыл бұрын

    I love your art style!

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @AbiNomac
    @AbiNomac Жыл бұрын

    I think this is great advice. Thank you

  • @AW2011S
    @AW2011S7 ай бұрын

    Great advice!

  • @wongrita3228
    @wongrita32286 ай бұрын

    Amazing!❤❤❤

  • @SimoneWhippArtist
    @SimoneWhippArtist Жыл бұрын

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

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @LisaSonora
    @LisaSonora7 ай бұрын

    Great tips and loved seeing your artwork and hearing your story. thank you!

  • @AA-jh1mc
    @AA-jh1mc3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this

  • @leyahruizdeloreto6420
    @leyahruizdeloreto64207 ай бұрын

    Awesome advice

  • @shatteredscry
    @shatteredscry8 ай бұрын

    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 😊

  • @dearnatashaneilson
    @dearnatashaneilson Жыл бұрын

    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

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your kind words! 💕

  • @birdmadgirl7072
    @birdmadgirl70727 ай бұрын

    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 😊

  • @kayeashton2818
    @kayeashton28187 ай бұрын

    Great practical advice.

  • @juliehilton1701
    @juliehilton17017 ай бұрын

    Great tips thanks

  • @dianedavis1833
    @dianedavis18337 ай бұрын

    I love your style! Thanks for the encouraging video!

  • @seekingthequestion
    @seekingthequestion7 ай бұрын

    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 🙏

  • @suzannenelson7035
    @suzannenelson70357 ай бұрын

    Love this video. It is inspiring!

  • @davidsumares2690
    @davidsumares26907 ай бұрын

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

  • @jennydinardo
    @jennydinardo3 ай бұрын

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

  • @iiOhEmJizzInUrPants
    @iiOhEmJizzInUrPants7 ай бұрын

    thank you for this lovely video

  • @littlehorses
    @littlehorses7 ай бұрын

    great video, thanks so much!

  • @suzannedesylva3805
    @suzannedesylva38056 ай бұрын

    This video is brilliant! Thank you so much.

  • @evonb4543
    @evonb45437 ай бұрын

    Great advice. Simple and straightforward. Honest and interesting.

  • 7 ай бұрын

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

  • @lgilbert1424
    @lgilbert14246 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @anjou6497
    @anjou64976 ай бұрын

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

  • @sassia2382
    @sassia23827 ай бұрын

    Beautiful pictures! I like your art style.

  • @susanbollard1919
    @susanbollard19197 ай бұрын

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

  • @sallymalnar4625
    @sallymalnar46257 ай бұрын

    Wonderful, natural advice!

  • @gbdsn
    @gbdsn Жыл бұрын

    Best video I've seen on this topic 👏

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @leeannsutherland858
    @leeannsutherland8587 ай бұрын

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

  • @katherandefy
    @katherandefy7 ай бұрын

    This is great advice

  • @goldengriffon
    @goldengriffon7 ай бұрын

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

  • @sunshinenorain
    @sunshinenorain8 ай бұрын

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

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @langloisjulia
    @langloisjulia7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great tips. Your art is wonderful ❤

  • @jeanradko5311
    @jeanradko5311 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your talents and insights. I can get down on myself for buying art supplies and waiting until I am "good enough" to use them. This inspired me to try and learn how I can get started.

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad this video helped you 🤗 Buying art supplies or equipment can definitely give us an illusion of action, but at the end of the day, it's just motion, and I've totally been there ^^" Taking a small action everyday matters the most, and you can do this! 💪

  • @rh9645
    @rh9645 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @amandafaram3912
    @amandafaram3912 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks for your words of wisdom

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

  • @junimondin
    @junimondin6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this Video ❤

  • @robertr6675
    @robertr66757 ай бұрын

    Everyone especially artists should read the book “One”. It will help you as learn how to focus your creativity.

  • @juliaartstudio
    @juliaartstudio7 ай бұрын

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

  • @marhiiie
    @marhiiie Жыл бұрын

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

  • @pawshire

    @pawshire

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay!