STYLE Q&A // part 1
Added 2021-05-21 08:40:54 +0000 UTCHere’s part 1 of the Q&A session on artistic style! In this one I talk mostly about my own journey and approach. I talk about how my style changed over time, turning points in the development of my style, and my artistic inspirations.
List of the inspirations I talk through:
• Alfonse Mucha / Art Nouveau: http://www.muchafoundation.org/en
• JC Leyendecker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Leyendecker
• Odile van der Stap- she was an incredibly talented and kind friend of mine who sadly passed away in 2018. You can still find her art on a few websites that showcased her work: https://illustratorslounge.com/editorial/odile-van-der-stap/
• Aurore Blackcat: http://www.auroreblackcat.net/
• Jana Schirmer: https://www.artstation.com/janaschirmer
• Barachan / Rose Besch: https://barachan.smvi.co/
• Bao Pham: https://www.baopham.art/
• Andrew Hem: https://www.andrewhem.com/
• Yun Ling: https://www.lingy000.com/
• Amei Zhao: http://ameizhao.com/
• Zeen Chin: https://www.artstation.com/zeen
• Nurzhan Bekkaliyev: https://www.artstation.com/nbekkaliev
I also talk a bit about the following topics: feeling of hating your own style and wanting to absorb someone else’s style, having a defined style vs. having multiple styles, understanding style in terms of the ‘deeper levels’ that define it rather than just the superficial aspects, the importance of consistency, and balancing reference with drawing from the imagination.
In the second video, I’ll talk more about general approaches to style that applies to anyone! Still waiting for the captions to come in on that one but I’ll post it as soon as they’re finished! For now, I hope you enjoy this one :)
Comments
This was sooo interesting! Thank you :)
Emma Niemans
2022-12-15 13:07:19 +0000 UTChaha i totally get this feeling! i have so many artists that hugely influenced me and i forgot their names and can't find their art anymore. glad you re-discovered aurore :)
Loish
2021-07-12 07:27:50 +0000 UTCCatching up on these videos and I just had to say the second you mentioned Aurore Blackcat I had an immediate recovered memory of being influenced as well by her when I was younger! whats crazy is I JUST found the same image you clicked first of hers (I think I always called it Aries?) saved to my computer and remembered that photo specifically influenced my style drastically, but for the life of me I couldn't remember the artist's name. Not even sure why I'm sharing this I just got so excited and it feels so coincidental I randomly am watching this now. Thanks so much for this reminder and trip down memory lane!
Cristina Arezu
2021-07-09 20:14:44 +0000 UTCglad you liked it! i feel like the more you force yourself into something that doesn't feel natural to you, the more you'll lose touch with your creative strengths.
Loish
2021-06-20 09:17:04 +0000 UTCThis was - again - so helpful! Especially the part about leaning more into ones natural tendencies, like experimenting with different styles a lot. Embracing this as part of my creative identity instead of struggling to stick to one trademark style - how liberating! Also the bit about articulating what makes an inspiration so appealing to oneself seems really important. Thanks a lot!
Kolja Kähler
2021-06-15 21:06:10 +0000 UTCi'm so glad you liked it ashley! and thanks for the support here on patreon!
Loish
2021-06-02 06:44:36 +0000 UTCThis is my first time joining your Patreon and wow, you pretty much covered every insecurity I had about my art in this video. I normally do portraits but I thought I had to stick to that because I worried people wouldn't like my storytelling art with backgrounds included with OCs. This gives me so much creative freedom, thank you so much!!
Ashley
2021-06-01 21:03:08 +0000 UTCthanks for your comment! i think some folks love the challenge of being able to draw a bunch of different things and they're very good at it, but most artists i know end up becoming an expert/specialist in one area of art and that works out fine for them!
Loish
2021-05-31 08:40:10 +0000 UTCOmg oekakis. Loish, you brought me back to a place I almost didn't remember haha :))) What resonated more with me was your advice on not being able to do everything. There will always be people that can do amazing animal portraits, or people portraits. Or concept art. Machines. Environments. But it is so broad!! It was great to hear from you that is OK. We don't need to know it all. There seems to be an idea perpetuated by nonartists that if you know how to draw this thing you know how to draw anything, and... wow being a generalist must take forever.... like in any other job ;)
Nyaar
2021-05-28 14:07:40 +0000 UTCLove Alfonse so much the poses are so elegant and graceful, I see that kind of flow in your art 👍💕, also very sorry to hear about your friend the work is very beautiful ❤️
Violet
2021-05-26 02:07:33 +0000 UTCi'm so glad you liked it! and i think if you look at your art and feel like it's not really you, that could be your intuition telling you that it's not resonating with you on those deeper levels. it's all part of our search for our own style and voice :)
Loish
2021-05-25 08:17:01 +0000 UTCyour english is great! I'm glad you like this video and it is true, you don't have to become an expert at everything. you can just focus on what you love!
Loish
2021-05-25 08:15:59 +0000 UTChaha glad it resonated with you and that i'm not the only one! i've had people suggest that I come up with my own story and visual world out of nothing, and I had to tell them that I would hate to do that hahaha. i need some structure and starting points first!
Loish
2021-05-25 08:15:07 +0000 UTCglad you liked it! and i think there's no shame in being an artist who likes structure and a framework to create. it goes against the myth of the perpetually inspired artist, but it is how a lot of people work!
Loish
2021-05-25 08:13:36 +0000 UTCI'm the same way when it comes to the imagination! It's one of the main reasons I decided on Graphic Design for college instead of Fine Arts. I need a framework, I need a context to start working and to know what I want to do. Without that I'm going to burn out very quickly haha is the same reason I love doing DTIYS and challenges like inktober. It gives me some guidelines and limits to follow, and that helps me be more creative. This video has been so inspiring! Especially to help me not be so hard on myself, since I'm right in the middle of figuring out what my artistic voice is. Looking forward to the next one :)
Lucia Faccini
2021-05-25 04:16:04 +0000 UTCYou don't know the release you gave me when you, with the amazing work you have, said you don't think you are creative. I am the exact same way though! Give me a framework and I'm set. Also, I have the same problem with reference, but I didn't know that this was the issue until you mentioned it and I was like, "Oh yeah, that does happen, doesn't it?" lol I look forward to the next part of this!!! I'm taking to heart everything you're saying. Thank you so much Loish!
Niquey
2021-05-24 23:26:02 +0000 UTCThank you for this video. It was really so helpful. For me it was important the part about - it is not just about what you like, what it is intersting or what looks good. it is about what i want drawing and what bring me joy. And now i know I like animation and chracter design and some decorative style ,but i do not enjoy them. I just like do and make messy sketches, colors and textu. I like portait and animals. And it is fine. I do not need drawing evething. Thank you do much and sorry for my english. i hope you understand my text :D and it was really inspiration see your progress and how you develop your skills
Klara Art
2021-05-24 21:42:47 +0000 UTCI managed to finally watch this today, and it gave me so much insight about my style and what I want! I've had this feeling that I was trying too much to emulate an artist's style that inspires me (I love Zeen Chin's artwork), but lately I've felt that it's not quite me there. That artwork I've made doesn't reflect me at all. Watching this Q&A made me realize that it's completely okay to not achieve the same result as your inspiration in your style, because that's not what actually matters. I'm really grateful for this video, I'm already waiting for part 2 :D
Ruth
2021-05-24 17:10:59 +0000 UTCglad you liked it! and yes, it's so important to feel free in our search for stylistic elements that inspire us!
Loish
2021-05-24 06:01:43 +0000 UTCi'm glad you found it helpful! i think all artists have been there, sometimes the most important thing is to not be too hard on yourself!
Loish
2021-05-24 05:59:33 +0000 UTCthanks so much madie!
Loish
2021-05-24 05:58:40 +0000 UTCi have not! but that would definitely be a fun topic for a future tutorial or step-by-step!
Loish
2021-05-24 05:49:16 +0000 UTCglad you liked it :)
Loish
2021-05-24 05:48:09 +0000 UTCThanks Loish! A great explanation of the balance between finding your style and experimenting was explained in this video.
Tessera
2021-05-23 15:20:36 +0000 UTCHi Loish! i was wondering if you have made a tutorial on drawing trees ? I am mesmerized by this piece https://www.deviantart.com/loish/art/nymph-826145426
Maria Venegas-Spadafora
2021-05-22 17:48:11 +0000 UTCThis came at a perfect time, I got so much out of this and I can’t wait till part 2!
Madie Bryson
2021-05-21 20:53:32 +0000 UTCI got a little emotional myself! I’ve been struggling a lot with my own expectations of myself and the finished product and not letting myself enjoy the process as much as I should.
Spoopy Cat Studio
2021-05-21 20:50:26 +0000 UTCThis video was exactly what I needed. I have so many artists who influence me and it can be hard to funnel all of those goals into what I personally want to incorporate into my art. I’ve felt all over the place recently. This video just made it click into place that what I’m actually looking for is a blend of my favorite parts of those styles. I love elements of sketching, and line work, and painting in a finished piece, and a look that is both clean while still being raw and organic. I’ve also been struggling with self esteem regarding my work, as you mentioned, especially because I’ve felt so inconsistent. I feel much better after hearing what you have to say, and that I don’t have to stick to one style in each drawing, but that I can incorporate multiple elements that speak to me and my personal workflow, and that eventually it will settle into place. Thank you!
Spoopy Cat Studio
2021-05-21 20:45:39 +0000 UTCThis session was so inspiring, I loved it 🥰 I really enjoyed the part when you talked about how you started your journey, what was your personal history. So thank you 😌
Mona
2021-05-21 20:38:17 +0000 UTCVery nice and intuitive video. Watched it while I worked ☺️. My question was answered about how one can incorporate certain aspects of different artist’s styles and make it your own. I like how that included not only physical things like how you drew your hands, but also the mood of your art. I know that you said that nowadays it’s important to have a style in this age of social media, but I agree with you on that it really was nice when we were young and we just drew for the fun of it all and didn’t care about style. Got a lot out of this Q&A and looking forward to the next one. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos!
Gurlsluvchocolate
2021-05-21 19:10:43 +0000 UTCit's super interesting and cant wait for the next one! :)
Rebeka
2021-05-21 18:24:45 +0000 UTCLOVE this! I can't wait for more Q&As!
Michelle Goldchain
2021-05-21 16:17:37 +0000 UTCthis was excellent, Loish! thank you so much!! your insights are always so good and inspiring. :) <3
Mari Bertolin
2021-05-21 15:39:54 +0000 UTCThis is so inspiring and comforting at the same time. I really wish I could have listened to this earlier in my career as it would have made a huge difference to my art and my mental health! I'm really looking forward to part 2 : )
Sheza Yancheva
2021-05-21 14:41:05 +0000 UTCI have been waiting this since you first mentioned a Q&A. We all strugle with style, i for one have not " found" mine, yet. But all those artists you Showed are really inspirational. awaiting the second part!
Spucka
2021-05-21 14:13:34 +0000 UTCI so appreciate your perspective and insights on this topic! I was one of the ones who asked about multiple styles vs one and I got a little emotional hearing your thoughts on it. Social media really does push for personal brands and I think it’s easy to get stuck in the mindset of chasing the goal of brand recognition. I hadn’t really thought about it from the perspective of having the freedom to experiment. This was really a joy to listen to and you’ve given me a lot to think about, moving forward as an artist. Thank you!
Ashley Cirimeli
2021-05-21 13:47:24 +0000 UTCBeen looking forward to this since Tuesday ! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insights 😊
Rohan
2021-05-21 10:51:15 +0000 UTCThanks this was really helpful, looking forward to second hour :D
crkdlines
2021-05-21 10:43:34 +0000 UTCshe's a brand
Kelly Johnson
2021-05-21 09:56:10 +0000 UTC
