What is people's obsession with art style these days?

I have been going through some art subreddits lately, and I can't help but notice people, especially young and nurturing artists, worry about their art style and if their art style is appealing or not. Yet, all you get to see is someone who has not yet come to a full understanding of their skill.

Over the past few months, it has been a large pain point for me and an irritation, unfortunately, when these questions get asked. And it got me thinking, why do people think that way??

It is one thing for someone's art to serve as your muse, and it is another thing when you become derailed and overly obsessed with other people's work to the point of hopelessness.

I know it may have been said enough, but for all artists, especially those still developing their skill set and trying to find their way in this field, the fact that you create your art is unique in itself. Especially with the way the art world is shifting as years go by, you cannot afford to lose your voice with an attempt to mimic someone else's.

I think the question you ought to ask is : How can you find your artistic voice?

And the answer is simple.

Get to know yourself. That would require you to be very honest with yourself about the things you like about yourself and what you dislike. Your art is a mere reflection of who you are as a human being.

Unfortunately for us artists, we never have the privilege of separating ourselves from our work. Our work is solely reliant on who we are as a person and what we believe ourselves to be.

That is why we are community-dependent. That is why some of you may feel highly uncomfortable at times when creating your art. That is why we think it is greatly offensive when someone uses A-I to make art. That is why you tend to feel the need to express yourself through your art, yet you feel empty when you do it for others.

Let me tell you something.

Art is a slow-paced thing. It can never be quick-paced, no matter how much you learn the fundamentals. Your artistic skill grows with your capacity to grow. You can not be broken and expect to make beautiful and healed-looking things. And you can not be healed and make broken pieces of art. That is why we have very few Leonard DaVinci's in our day and age. Not many artists are willing to take care of themselves and make the painful decision to want better for themselves. They would rather rot in selfishness, bitterness, rejection, hate, and pessimistic ideologies, as well as ugly jealousy. But you can not plant potatoes and expect apples, can you??

We never take the time to find our sweet spot. We are always pressured to do jump into this career immediately, and when we do so, we end up being disappointed because we come to realize that art was truly more than just creating. Those who prefer it as a hobby can't help but feel the pressure to conform.

Not only do people not understand what art is anymore, but they also come up with odd qualifications to qualify for before you get recognized as an artist.

For example, why is it that when someone talks of becoming an artist (no shade), they think of either being a character designer, a game dev, a manga artist, or working in the animation industry? I don't mean that these career choices are bad, but I feel like we only fixate on these mostly.

I want to see the trees and the clouds as well as the world through the eyes of a landscape artist, a mosaic artist, a graffiti artist, a potter, a jeweler, a shoemaker, and sculptors of different kinds.

I desire to wonder and stay curious.

But for such art to exist, it all starts with one person choosing to start with themselves.

And please do not think I mean that there are no standards in art. There is Good art and bad art. But the answer to that is not what most people think it is.

Many people like categorising art as good or bad based on the mechanical bit of it. But I dare say good art lies not in the visual appeal but in the reason and story behind it. Not the technique but the why. The deliberation. The nuances showcased throughout your piece. But because people do not understand this, Abstract art has started to lose its popularity because of the desensitization of what art truly is.

That is why I held my peace when A-I came into the room. Now that beauty is no longer the standard, what is??

You do not work on a piece just because you have an idea of the subject at hand; you work on a piece because that is what the subject means to you.

I don't know if it is me but I can tell. I can tell if an artist lacks understanding of what they choose to paint / draw/sculpt about.

So, yap. This odd worry of whether your art style is pretty or not should not be your main concern. But do you understand yourself and the relationship with your art well enough or not? Are you one with your art or not? If not, why??

Let me hear your thoughts on this matter, maybe I'm just trippin'.

I wish I was consistent I still haven't found my artstyle, I lacked motivation, the reason why I never shared these pieces was because I never had enough motivation to post it but ig now I want them to be shared. I want to enjoy drawing once again, so I can make any progress too.

I’m just curious on which one is your favourites 🙃

My instagram is @akirasasakiii if you want to support

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My attempt on side profile (looking for corrections),just a sketch 👾

Kind critiques welcome!

Frustrated and disappinted

#fanart #musicaltheatre #movies

We’ve all had those moments where you’re wearing something you really love — the colors, the fit, the vibe just feels right. You feel like yourself. Confident. Comfortable.

And then someone decides to throw their opinion in: “That’s not very flattering.”

It’s wild how quickly that kind of comment can pull you out of your joy, as if what you wear is meant for someone else’s approval instead of your own. This piece came from sitting with that feeling — the way a single remark can sour something that was making you feel good.

Have you ever had someone ruin a moment like that for you?

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I like it.

I've painted this black panther on a Turkish Isparta made hand knotted wool rug with airbrush. Added a wwoden earbuds and real cables to match Panthers realistic look with shadows and fur. It's a part of my paint art on rugs and carpets series

I've been messing with brush settings and trying different programs and drivers for months and finally feel like I got it right i can sketch how i want. also setup all my keyboard shortcuts on the numpad, all of them. and that helps a lot.

As my previous post. This is my first painting after how many years. Been a long time since I was proud of something and this brings satisfaction to my life. Woukd like to know what yall think. Please and thank you 🙏