How can I change my art style?

Are you feeling stuck in your own art style and want to change it? This article will give you some tips on how to step out of your comfort zone and change your art style.

What is art style and how can you define it?

Art style is your take on the world.

If you always describe yourself as a dark surrealist painter, then that’s your style. Even if you don’t have a lot of inspiration on how to paint, you should work on your art style.

The more you work on it, the better it will become and you can make your art even more original.

You can define your art style from the color palette you choose, the symbols you draw and the images you create.

It’s your way of seeing the world and illustrating it. Even if you’re not an artist, you can change your art style in a more realistic way. Just make sure you don’t overdo it or give up on your creativity.

What kind of art style would you prefer?

As I’ve already told you in the beginning, you can define your art style by the color palette you choose, the symbols you draw and the images you create.

However, what I would like to tell you is to think about other options as well. You can give up on your favorite color palette and start working with a completely different style.

Other options you can define your art style with include:

Color

The most important tool for an artist is a color palette. Color can define the world and the atmosphere in it.

Colors

Colors are the element which can completely define the world and it’s mood. Using the same color palette throughout your work means that the elements will look homogeneous.

However, using a different color palette gives a more personal touch to your art and can give you a more personal expression. To define your art style, use a specific color palette.

Symbols

The next element is symbols, which can define your world in an intuitive way.

Symbols are signs or representations of reality. They can be really simple or incredibly complex. The more unique symbols you create, the more unique your art style will be.

To define your art style, you can choose a symbol and turn it into a combination of lines, shapes and color.

Themes

Another thing you can define your art style with are the themes. Different themes can give you a more personal expression than using your favorite color palette.

As an example, a painter could decide to use a simple theme, which is the forest. The more specific, the better.

What are some ideas to use to change my art style?

There are many ways to change your art style. You can focus on a specific element or approach. Maybe your art style isn’t suitable for comics but it might fit for comics with a slightly different twist.

You can mix up your style and create something completely different. You can always come back to your roots if you need to.

No, it doesn’t mean you can’t change your style in the future. But you should try to limit it to once in a while.

Improve your skills

• Being aware of all the styles and techniques out there will help you improve your own skills. You’ll learn to draw differently and in different ways. The best way to learn is to actually practice.
• Being new to comics, you don’t know about the comic conventions out there. You might want to look them up and see if there’s one nearby. They can be a great place to meet other artists.

Create a book

• The next step you can take is to create a comic book. This can be a great way to learn how to draw and design the covers yourself.
• You can also start doing commissions. If you have an interesting art style, you might want to start publishing your own comic.

Portray real people

• Sometimes it can be hard to get your art style right. You might need to actually take someone to a photo studio and draw them in a realistic way.
• After all, people aren’t perfect. No matter how hard we try, we aren’t ever going to draw people as perfect as a real human. It takes a special talent to do that.
• You might also want to take a photo of a friend or a family member and draw that person in a realistic way.

Have a meeting

• You have to be comfortable with what you’re doing. If you’re not sure how to draw something, you can always ask the artist to show you how to do it.
• You might even learn some new tricks along the way. It’s always good to learn new things.
• If you really want to try something new, maybe you should do a tutorial. You’ll get more readers and you’ll get more followers.
• You can even start a group and ask for drawings and help. Even if you’re not really sure how to draw something, you can get some advice from a veteran artist.

Draw your own comic

• Maybe your art style just doesn’t fit a comic. It’s ok, you can still draw comic books.
• Comics is a very big genre and there are so many out there that you should have no problem finding a genre that suits you.