I’m sort of tired of this discussion of style. It’s fine how we are defined by it, but to me, it seems so irrelevant to expect someone who isn’t even twenty years-old to have a definitive look to his work that is in no way reminiscent of any artist. It’s only natural for an artist to want to be like their influences, being completely unintentional. The strive to be unique is a common goal among most, however, this preconceived notion that one has to have arrived at that level at the tender age of nineteen is somewhat foolish to think, and almost more limiting than giving it a little more time to let the artist experiment and observe a little more.
Experimentation is key, not limiting yourself to one style is certainly something to strive for, but not always easy to achieve. Deciding that the one style should be dropped is negligent in terms of the artists growth.
The achievement of finding a unique style can not be answered in a day. Everyone knows that a one trick pony is only known for one thing - and that is if anyone can remember him.
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I once read somewhere talking about animation that people only develop their own style once they’re past their 30s. Or something like that.
We should be chameleons right now.
Thank you Amanda, I guess I am too critical of my work and myself.
I appreciate the comments, I’ve been checking out your blog for quite some time, and I do have that character coming soon, between school work and some comic stuff, I’ll try and get it to you.