I personally think the answer is fairly simple, and though it takes practice, patience, and a creative spirit, finding your own personal style is an entirely attainable goal! I discovered throughout my process that common characteristics of my unique painting s are loose brushwork, harmonious colors, joyful subjects, and a lighthearted approach. I developed my personal painting technique utilizing some of the following methods. Try some or all of these four tips to discover your personal style!
Acrylic Painting on Wood Workshop – “Sunflower Welcome”
Join instructor Rita Pankraz as she walks you through the process of painting on wood.
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Date: September 17, 2022 Time:
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Cost: $80.00 – $90.00 Event Category: Adult Workshops and Series
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Study and practice the fundamentals.
There are many technical building blocks for a dynamic painting that are important to master. A few of these include composition, rule of thirds, color schemes, and value studies . It’s essential to have an understanding of these crucial pieces. Once you know the fundamentals for structuring an aesthetically-pleasing piece of art, you can experiment within that. As Pablo Picasso said, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”
Take the time to practice your art, and paint in a way that makes you happy. Release yourself of the internal criticism and the voice inside that says “don’t do that” or “that will look bad.” Give things a try, experiment, and if it ultimately does look bad, think of that “failure” instead as “feedback.” Try it again, and try it differently.
If you want to paint loosely, with fewer, freer brushstrokes, do that! If you want to try using bright colors, feel free to! No one picks up a paintbrush and canvas on day one and has a completely cultivated style. It takes time and practice!
Choose subjects you’re passionate about.
I love painting abstract florals. I’ve noticed that shapes and colors of the flowers I paint are a crucial element of my unique style. If you’re particularly enthusiastic about a certain subject matter, take some time to cultivate that! Work on your landscapes, your florals, or whatever it may be that brings you joy, and see how your style grows and evolves as you complete more and more exercises in that specific area.
The instructor will provide techniques and subject matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to experiment within these parameters! You can also ask for some guidance from your instructor as you’re working your way through your painting.
Add new techniques to your “toolbox” from learning in an in-person or online classroom setting, continue to work on your fundamentals during the course, and experiment as you wish while working your way through the materials!
Get Support While Finding Your Style
If you would like to work on your individual style in a supportive setting, my membership program, The Painterly Way , provides a dynamic group learning experience as well as feedback and mentoring. I love helping my members discover their painting style! Be sure to get on the waitlist so you’ll be alerted the next time the doors to my membership open up.
If you’d prefer one-on-one, bespoke support, I offer personalized live coaching . It’s a powerful way to take your art to a new level!
What do you find helpful—or challenging—about finding your personal style of painting? Drop me a comment below—I’d love to hear about it!
