How to find my PAINTING STYLE

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Probably the most common topic of conversation I've seen amongst students and artists is around developing a style, finding your style; but what does this actual mean, and how do we do it!
Painting, whilst wonderful fun and incredibly rewarding can also be frustrating and disheartening. Why are so many of us frustrated by painting, usually it appears that is we do not like our style.
On closer inspection though it is actually that the outcome of our paintings is a long way from the vision we have for our work. Once we understand this we are better equipped to work out how to develop out painting and move forward in a way that satisfies us.
Whilst so much of art is subjective and often hard to pin down, we can actually use a simple process of analysing our paintings to quickly move forward a develop paintings that are closer to, or more in alignment with our artistic vision.
For me it is this simple term, Artistic Vision, that gives me a better idea of how to be less frustrated with my painting. have more fun with it and ultimately achieve what it is I set out to achieve - that being finding my unique artistic voice and creating my artistic vision.
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@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

A bit of a longer one, but I hope you can appreciate the sentiment and also find it useful!!!:) Let me know below. ________________________________ Join me on Patreon to see a much longer version of the final owl painting, with full narration: Long format: www.patreon.com/posts/tawny-owl-long-47329973 10 minute narration: www.patreon.com/posts/owl-in-narrated-46730923 Upcoming Zoom Demos www.tomshepherdart.com/zoom-painting-demos ________________________________ 5 Part series on the main principles of painting: 1) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epOInLFnmt2lqoU.html 2) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hc2Aqsefz7XVe30.html 3) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itJ4dqhosLnalXk.html 4) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdJxhtWEsJzDqok.html 5) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pquin9KLy5O0gIk.html

@Klecksfabrik Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your painting journey. Fantastic all the way!

@melanieopperman6688 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating, absolutely fascinating. What a privilege to see how your style has changed over the years. Thank you for sharing this with us, Tom. It was interesting and helpful to see how you self critique in a positive/possibility exploring way. And encouraging not to give up when it doesn't work.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed!! I thing positive and fun critique is key, whilst still doing good analysis ...all about the language we use with ourselves!! :)...thanks so much for a lovely comment and the support!!:)

@PattyCunninghamPA Ай бұрын

Thanks, Tom! Your analysis of composition and what you're looking to improve in your style was very insightful!

@nkguenther1 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful. I needed to be reminded about what I can learn from “failures” and how to improve on my next attempts. Thank you, Tom!

@cathyhouse4677 2 жыл бұрын

Your analysis and follow up painting process is very helpful!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you. So glad it helps!

@denavess7469 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great job you done learning and exploring your own style I have learned a lot watching you grow as well I think your darks used behind subjects do make them pop.. I will try this technique myself. Don’t be too hard on yourself.. you are doing great! We are our own worst enemies. Thanks again for sharing information.. i understand now I have not had enough dark darks and lighter area. Too much same tones need darks make lights stand out. Thank you! ❤️😊

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the great comment! Aren't we just. A fine line between useful critique of our own work versus being too hard on ourselves! T

@elizabethbarnes3969 Жыл бұрын

This was very interesting Tom. And I will be replaying it a few times and make changes in my own art work as a result. Thank you very much.

@mell5111 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful!! You never really get to see how the pros analyze their own paintings and have their own goals to improve on. Thank you. Very relatable 😊

@susandobson1588 2 жыл бұрын

what a great teacher...glad I found you!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Susan!

@leighanne5201 2 жыл бұрын

Love the technical descriptions, thank you

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!☺️🙌🏼🙏

@claireshand 2 жыл бұрын

Super video Tom, thanks for sharing. Love how you analyse your paintings and move them forward each time!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it:) T

@luckyhiker3434 Жыл бұрын

Very good presentation Tom!

@tomshepherdartist Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!:)

@praveen_javali 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative... Cool , thank you.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure...thanks so much!!:)

@denavess7469 2 жыл бұрын

Tom I think you are very gifted young man.. I love watch you paint birds. I think bold colors behind birds are your boldness coming out..in creativity. I loved last bird.. think you may hard on yourself.. only thing I would do not so dark blue in front. Loved fading wet on wet to right bird gently.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a kind and generous comment! I really appreciate it. T

@mariemcneil3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insights and for sharing your skills so generously, Tom. 👩🏻‍🎨

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. thanks so much for the comment. T

@user-wk1mw9nj3i76 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Tom, your presentation is thought-provoking in the best possible way. It’s a generous spirit who can share their past work, struggles and all. Gratitude and deep appreciation to you! I’m smack dab in the middle of working out some artistic choices, both in flute-playing and in paint, so your discussion was in perfect time. Cheers!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a great and kind comment! Really interesting to hear in relation to music playing too...sooo many similarities across all the creative fields. Which I think is fascinating!!! Happy creating with your choices!! Kind regards, T

@sharonswift8678 2 жыл бұрын

I've learned so much from you, LOVE your creative expression!!! THANK YOU!!! 😘😘😘

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

I am so pleased to hear this!! ☺️🙌🏼 and thank you so much for your kind words and support!! 🙏T

@lindak7251 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you showed how to analyze ones painting and how to work from previous paintings. The last one was really stunning! And how you described evolving and the discord between what you can and what you want to express. I really hot home.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) So pleased you found it useful. I think taking a more logical approach to painting at times can really help :) T

@priyaghosh5690 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Bro😍

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!:)

@colorfulwater5070 2 жыл бұрын

Owls!! ❤️ Thank you! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you so much for sharing your process!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed☺️🙌🏼 so pleased, thank you!! T

@harleyquinn7708 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad I found your channel! I don't have a similar style to you but your tips are universal and I've started to take notes! I hope your channel grows more and more so people can discover your helpful insights 💜

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a lovely comment, and I’m so pleased you’re getting lots from it!!☺️🙌🏼T

@ekaruna42 9 ай бұрын

Really helpful to see your process - thanks! One thing that has just stood out to me is that you did a different composition/bird each time. I’m trying to improve and was thinking I needed to redo the same image but think I’m much more likely to get stuck that way!

@SuperCutie4747 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the kind way you analyze your work. Going to use this technique going forward 💚

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad it helps! T

@galaxygirl9630 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos, it is so obvious you love teaching. Thanks for taking the time to make these lovely lessons 💛

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you! I do :)

@chantelmcskimming6633 2 жыл бұрын

Tom!! I sooo enjoyed seeing your early art and watching it grow -- such a variety! This has been a fun video. Seeing how the owls evolved was a good demo for working towards the actual vision of the completed work. That last one was really neat -- the eyes!! I must pat you on the back yet again for using really nice colors -- clear, clean. Sure, I tone is donig the work...and I know that we need to gray some hues down sometimes for effect, but I note that you use that technique wisely 😊 Good job!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Chantel!!:) So glad you enjoyed it. Ha! Yes, I was really happy with the eyes!!...appreciate you noticing the little things;) kind regards, T

@Diego_SanCA 2 жыл бұрын

Great info!

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-pw1sb4ti4t Жыл бұрын

У вас ТАКИЕ ПТИЦЫ,что просто это не просто голос,это целый хор ,оркестр,водопад...они не нейтральны,как из учебника зоологии,они очень индивидуальны,но не мультиаппликационны,не персонажи ани мации,они вполне живут на ветке.

@vee35233 2 жыл бұрын

This was a gripping and extremely interesting exercise...... It must give you a wonderful sense of achievement to see how you have evolved! Thank you for sharing the process with us. Love your owls......

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased you enjoyed it! It very much is, yes. Fascinating too, looking back and seeing progression. T

@Jan-qq6dl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your excellent videos. I’m so pleased I discovered you and your excellent teaching style. I think you’re the best teacher on KZfaq! Much appreciated 👍

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...thank you so much fir such a generous comment! I really appreciate it and so glad you’re getting something from them!! T

@wendychampness1901 2 жыл бұрын

I love your birds🤩. I’ve been painting for one year and am very much enjoying painting birds. My husband is an expert ornithologist and so I want to be true to the subject’s markings, colors, and pose, while painting in a somewhat loose style.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy! Great to hear you are loving your painting so far. I can appreciate the need for accuracy with expert ornithologist around!!;) I do think a combination of faithfulness to subject, accuracy but loosely painted is my favourite style!!

@julianfester3104 2 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous video. I am grateful for your wise teaching. So glad I found your channel

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a positive comment. Thanks fir joining me m!:) T

@isabelleseidner9966 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that great video! There seems to be a huge change in your artistic voice after 2012. I’ll be interested to know how that happened and what triggered it.

@tomshepherdartist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! There was indeed...I realised I was painting what I thought I should paint and started moving to what I wanted to paint, which was actually more traditional representational work :) it coincided with a few months spent working another artists studio where I learnt the foundations of oil painting. That was my springboard into completely new direction :)