Finding Your Own Art Style
Serra Isabella shares her journey of discovering personal artistic style after taking an art class and learning online. Exploring the concept of "style" in art and writing as advised by William Zinsser in his book 'On Writing Well.' She highlights the importance of daily creativity, trying new ideas, and testing different mediums such as digital art for personal growth and style development. Reassuring the reader that style development is a gradual, not immediate, process.
Color Choice as an Artist
Serra Isabella, a self-taught painter, has been learning the art of painting for roughly two years, facing challenges particularly with color choice, tone, and consistency. After studying color theory in a painting class, she realized that superior paint quality and intentional consideration of color schemes would enhance her artwork. Faced with insecurities, they now aim to explore color palettes more attentively, establish her color choices before painting, and remember that even admired artists started as beginners.
Juggling Responsibilities and Creativity
Serra Isabella is struggling with managing her time between academic responsibilities and her desire to explore her creativity, amidst the pressure of online semester. She copes by breaking her tasks into week-long segments, enhancing productivity. However, her creative endeavors are often postponed. To overcome stagnation, she experimented with metallic Sharpies on her painting, resulting in a fresh, mixed-media artwork, reminding herself of the importance of tapping into her creative side.
Being Too Scared to Create
Serra Isabella shares her struggle with fear and self-doubt as a creator. She argues against the concept of a singular life purpose, stating that we can pursue different paths in life. However, she realizes that fearing failure holds her back from creating and fulfilling her desires and suggests treating fear as an overprotective friend rather than a terrifying monster.
