Tag: ARTIST TIPS – Improving Your Craft

Welcome to the Rogue Artists podcast. In today’s episode, I want to discuss finding your creative voice. Many artists are doing this art career thing and are always curious about what’s involved in finding their own voice. When we start, we often need training wheels and look at other people’s art as a reference point, but we shouldn’t make the mistake of working in someone else’s style, or someone else’s creative voice. Instead, we should explore our own creative voice and find our own style.

When I started my art career, I wasn’t sure what having a creative style meant. But then I decided to start working on things I wanted to see, experimenting with different techniques and combining elements I liked from various sources of inspiration. I took things that inspired me, like colors, textures, or marks, and incorporated them into my art. This way, I found my voice, my unique style.

Finding your own creative voice is a personal journey. There is no secret formula for finding it. However, I’d like to share with you some of the things I did to help me find my voice. The first thing I did was explore the things that I was interested in, both in and out of art. I thought about the things that impacted me the most and how I could express them through my art.

The second thing I did was to look for inspiration. I surrounded myself with things that inspired me, such as art, books, music, or nature. I found that surrounding myself with inspiring things helped develop my creative voice and gave me new ideas to explore.

The third thing I did was to experiment with different techniques and mediums. I tried new things and didn’t shy away from making mistakes. I found that experimenting helped me find new ways of expressing myself and pushed me out of my comfort zone.

The fourth thing I did was to create several series in consistent bodies of work. Working on a consistent series helped me develop my creative voice and style in several mediums. Once I liked something, I created a series. It also helped me to see my growth as an artist over time.

The last thing I did was to trust my instincts. I didn’t try to please anyone but myself. I created art that spoke to me; if others liked it, that was a bonus. I found that trusting my instincts helped me stay true to my vision and find my creative voice.

In conclusion, finding your own creative voice is a personal journey that takes time, patience, and experimentation. You can find your unique style and creative voice by exploring the things that interest you, surrounding yourself with inspiration, experimenting with different techniques, creating a consistent body of work, and trusting your instincts. I hope this episode helps you on your own journey of finding your creative voice. Thank you for listening, and until next time, keep creating!

Hi, creative geniuses! Welcome to Monday Motivation Madness! Today, I want to talk about something that I believe is crucial for our growth as artists – Experimentation.

As artists, we are always in our creative spaces, playing with our materials and tools. It’s easy to get stuck in our comfort zones, doing things that we already know work. But, to truly challenge ourselves, we need to step out of our comfort zones and try new things.

I love the thrill of getting a new tool or a new set of materials or taking on something that’s slightly out of my wheelhouse. It’s one of the reasons that I love our colab lab challenge and taking on commissions. They usually present a challenge as well. However, I want to emphasize that there’s a healthy way to take on challenges and an unhealthy way. When you embrace a challenge, you must set parameters for yourself, such as doing something for the first time and enjoying the entire process.

One of the biggest mistakes that artists make is overthinking their work. Overthinking takes you out of the flow and makes it harder for you to experiment with something new. So, instead of overthinking, throw caution to the wind and play around. All it takes is practice, and you will get better at it. You need to get out of your head and step into the flow.

This week, I want you to experiment, push out of your comfort zone, enjoy the process, have fun, and try not to focus on the negative things. Understand that every step that doesn’t work leads to something that does work for you. When you’re experimenting, you get to create your techniques and play around, which is fantastic. I enjoy owning the methods that I use in my art because, most of the time, I don’t know what I’m doing.

So, my fellow artists, embrace experimentation, push through those comfort zones, and reach out for the stars. Allow yourself to play and experiment in your studio or workspace. Remember to enjoy the process and have fun. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because they lead to growth.

I hope this Monday Motivation Madness has inspired you to experiment with new tools, new materials, or new techniques. Remember to focus on the process and have fun. Experiment vigorously and step out of your comfort zone.

Enjoy your week, my fellow artists, and I’ll see you next week. Adios!