Develop your own artistic style - acrylic painting - 5 key steps

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 for abstract pain...  )
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.