Personally I think people use 'style' as a word that prevents them from improving their skills and getting too comfortable with one particular way of drawing. While it's good to develop a particular way of drawing and become comfortable at doing so, I would be wary of falling into the trap that you should draw in this manner all the time because it's your 'style'.

I find that drawing in one particular method gets boring after a while and to feel good about art and my personal improvement requires the exploration of different methods.

But in any case, keep up the good work :)

I don't mind experimenting, it's just that I'm not sure if my art has any personality. If I can't find a constant in my art, I don't think other people could, either.

I'd say try different styles even though you find it annoying.
Doing the same style over and over can cause fatigue.

or if you want. Just experiment with different ideas and see what you like.

I thought I had a "style" once, and thought it just changed slowly over time. Then I started drawing more and realized my style drifted every 10 drawings or so. I say draw what looks good and don't sweat the fact that your style changes. Either it will eventually settle or you'll gather a following of watchers who like the fact that your style is constantly in flux.

I'd call that improvement. I don't mind when I see differences every 10 drawings, but if it happens all the time... Eh.

Well, what I do when making my shitty little music tracks is take a single elaborative word or phrase that best describes either what I'm experiencing emotionally at the moment or perhaps a poignant word or phrase that describes an interesting subject that I'm morbidly fascinated with, and expand from there

The first version of my War Poets of the Somme track ( http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3908550/ ) was the result of one of these brainstorming endeavors

It's also helpful to have a surplus or reserve of ideas that can be committed to a project without a nagging doubt that you may have used the ideas prematurely (like old character doodles that you'd like to expand upon and haven't found a place for yet), and it's also helpful that you keep messing with these ideas occasionally, either reproducing them verbatim or changing slight details, as both acts will help you settle on the final version of these ideas should you decide to eventually squeeze them in somewhere.

So yeah, hopefully my meager bit of experience can be somewhat helpful to you, but as for what exactly you should draw, I'd say that's up to you, to be honest.

-Alex

Thanks, I know what you mean, it does help.

Just draw what makes you happy. I don't think I have a 'style' either, but there are certain themes/poses/colors I gravitate towards.

I'd say you have an awesome style. I can definitely recognize your work when I see it.

Fuck style, make art.

Seriously, I really appreciate that you don't have one. Or rather you do, but it's vaguely defined. You maintain constant hi quality of your art, both conceptually and technically, you put a lot of creative effort into it, and it shows. You're really fun to watch... for me, at least, because I never know what's gonna hit me. I can only expect. Personally, I love it, being surprised at someone's art. It doesn't happen with the folk who strive for homogenity.

I suggest switching focus: let's see if you'll maintain the capability of novel approach to your paintings - intentional or not... just let it flow, do what you do, and see where it takes you. Let your intuitive preferences shape you, rather than the other way around. Become proficient at what you do instead of picking an area to become proficient in.

Catching a style... it's like a disease. I saw it thousands of times, here and elsewhere... someone suddenly finds 'his own one true way' and boom, promising and interesting artist becomes just another conceptart slapper. Brainless, mechanical things just pop in, you don't have to fight the canvas anymore, you don't have to think anymore, you've got a toolbox of solutions, brushes, filters, textures, methods, and that's where artism makes a byebye. You trade personality for quality.

It's safer. And easier to judge, easier for people to like, because they know what to expect... but it defies the point of making art, imho...

I know there's a pressure for homogenity out there, being professional and what not, but man... don't do that. Don't . Really.

Hmmm... okay. Wrong. Rewind. I don't want to see you do that, but that's your own decision to make. What I suggest is a -hard way- of getting anywhere, if getting at all! you put a lot on stake if you decide to follow my advice, and the effect may be less than what you desire or expect. Or, on the contrary, it may exceed you expectations, anyone's expectations for that matter.
With style homogenity you gain stable audience, better chances to find a job, etc etc etc.

Hah, thanks, that was helpful and fun to read!

There's nothing wrong with having style, just don't only focus on one, acquire many, make up your own, just keeping doing what you feel like doing.

I know you said you wanted to make a comic, and that's probably why you're worried about a consistency in your artwork. Go find one of your favorite webcomics (or even an actual print comic) and look at the artwork as it progresses. Normally, you'll see small inconsistencies, not everyone looks that exact same as they did in previous panels, and with most webcomics, you can see drastic improvements in the quality of the art as they go on.

So really, I don't think you should worry, just keep doing what you feel like doing. If you want to make a comic, I think you could easily do it. You're an amazing artist, and these little tidbits into your idea for the comic seem amazing.

There is a consistent message coming from people posting above me. They all speak words of wisdom. Don't be fixated on style... over time there will be aspects of your work that will be recognisable to the people who know you, but it is not something you should be worried about or strive toward.

Go with the flow, baby...

I guess so, maybe I just panicked a bit when I started browsing through my older work (not much older, mind you) and saw how different it feels compared to what I do now. But maybe it's just me.

Every artist will evolve their "style" over time anyway, even if they strive to HAVE a style in the first place. So it is not surprising that yours will change over time, this is a natural thing.

Anyway, think about it in a practical way... do you REALLY want to draw like you did 5 years ago or whatever?

Not being stuck in a specific style is a good thing. :) You'll change in style and skill over time regardless.

Whatever you draw, it's fab. Personally, though, for the sake of some degree of consistency, I tend to leave my most recent picture open while working on another one, especially if I'm doing a series and I want them to look somewhat similar- just a suggestion if a lack of 'style' consistency really bothers you. I haven't noticed any huge inconsistencies in your art myself, though, and it wouldn't be a big deal even if there was. Whatever you draw, there's something that I can't really put my finger on that makes it look like yours.

Thank you, that's a relief to hear.

I think, you have a style. Your works have an identical spirit. Therefore I enjoy, looking through your gallery.

Thanks, that means a lot to me!

I'd say you definitely have a style of your own, the things that change most seem to be the subjects. Sometimes it'll be somewhat dark fantasy-themed creatures, other times it's colorful cartoon-ish characters (both of which I love). Which isn't a bad thing, variety is great to have in art.

If you prefer to focus on one type of subject though, just give it time. You'll gravitate towards whatever you like most. But like I said, variety isn't bad to have. I've seen artists with far too little variety, but never too much variety.

Well, I draw only the things I like. That might be what's keeping me from focusing on one style, but now that I see all these comments, I guess it might not be such a bad thing after all.

oh yeah control C control V my journal :U

no I'm just joking

anyway I think you have a unique style, and you can pretty separate your stuff into two part. I mean the Billy, derpy cartoony funny stuff itself looks amazing and much different than your creepy monster things, some similarity can noticable of course. I look both from you. I noticed you like to use that blue and brown tones pretty often in your stuff, well thats one different thing in your arts, Its a personal specification. I also noticed most of your characthers are pretty average a bit muscular when we think about the body appearance. Well, I'm sure I could list a lot of feature about your stuff but probably you won't agree about the most of them , and probably you could find at least a million exception why I'm not right but whatever :D. To sum up your stuff is cool and unique at many aspect.

What would be awesome to see?

It would be a joy to see DnD arts by you; Mind Flayers Beholders, kobolds and etc. Or the classical; orks or undeads :D. Or mecha and futuristic stuff. (Well I pretty described all the nerdfap materials)

oh, and a billion Johnatan Crane