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style doubts by SirMeo

So basically I’m kind of…

BLEH about my “style.” Now, I’m one of those people who think one shouldn’t consciously really aim for a style but instead let it develop naturally by letting influences and drawing from life guide you. I actually really dislike it when people outright REFUSE to try drawing unstylized because “muh style” “will suffer” as if you could betray your style somehow. No — you can only get better and change.

But anyway, the thing is…

I’m not sure if my style is appealing.

I feel my “style” is somehow… heavy, so to say, if that makes sense? I’m not sure if it does, but that’s how I feel. It’s not a single thing, not something I can change just by changing coloring or whatever, no. It’s the whole package. People don’t really compliment me for my style, mostly my coloring and/or how fast I work, the former of I really appreciate and the latter is kind of “thanks I guess” but it’s not bad.

But… I just don’t know if my style is appealing. People occasionally pay me to draw for them, so I guess it’s not all bad? I don’t feel I’m totally shitty, there are many things I need to learn but at least I feel like I’ve taken my first steps, so there is that.

People often just tell me “draw something u dont usually draw” but I do. I draw that all the time, within reasonable limits. Like I’m not going to do cubism, but I’m currently running a sale on full-body commission to get over my anxiety of drawing full bodies so I can learn how to draw more natural and fluid looking postures. I try tweaking my coloring style all the time, try to develop a better eye for color. I’ve tried to give my characters more surroundings. I’ve tried using different styles. So while I obviously should try MORE, it’s not that I just draw one thing over and over even if I do have a tendency to draw portraits or headshots.

But whatever. I just… don’t know where I am at or where I should go next. More life drawing and such, when I have the energy (I’m currently recovering from a severe depression so I definitely don’t have all the inspiration or energy I would’ve had 2 years ago) … but… I just don’t know. I’m not even sure where I’m getting at. I guess I just don’t know how other people feel about my style and what I do? While I should definitely do what I want first, when it comes to my style and my creations, I want my style to appeal to people, because hey, if it was just me I could keep the shit to my drawer and not upload. I know people who do that.

I’m just not one of those people.

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SirMeo

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    Syrae-Universe

    honestly? I would love to commission you right now. C: I really love your style. And yes, I will say I am absolutely envious on how you color/shade/paint. You have a really good grasp of color, form and harmony (when it comes to making everything come together as a whole graphic design-wise.). I know I don't get many comments stating how people feel about my stuff (Other than "Oh murr" Or "I'd like to fuck that. Mmmmmm~". It gets creepy after a while.), maybe there should be for those who are good at art, but don't get the recognition. especially those who need it to help bring positive views about oneself. All in all, I love your artwork and I'm very envious (The good kind, not the destructive type) of your coloring and overall style. So don't feel that it's not liked!

    I can understand what you mean about how one feels about their own art style. It's a phase that we all go through at one point. And we've all been at that point where we feel lost or don't know what to do or where we are, how we are valued, etc. Maybe what you need is positive motivation. Or someone to be with you there to help you through it. When depression tends to get rooted inside ourselves, it makes us doubt everything we say or do in life. I know it's a daily struggle to push through it, believe me I've been battling it since I was 16. But all we can do is fight and keep moving. If you feel that your style is not enough, try different type. Use world-known styles (try various cartoon types), trying out other styles will help you further develop it if that's what you are searching for.

    What I feel you need is encouragement. If you ever feel like you're doubting yourself, look at this comment here. I hope it'll bring some light to what is felt like darkness around you. And hopefully, it might help motivate you again! Because no one deserves to suffer through such doubts. Especially someone like you who has quite a distinct style.

    Anyways, I hope you'll be able to break out of that specific type of doubt. I wish you well, fellow artist. C: