Developing Style

9 artists explain how they developed their own style.

Abbie Brewer says in the intro, “A lot of trial and error, a lot of failure, a lot of being really frustrated with what I was making, that helped me develop.”

Style is such a unique thing to each individual, it’s like handwriting, we all have own own way of doing it. It develops through our upbringing, what we consume, feel inspired by, and a little bit of taking from artist that we admire. Eventually comes a style that is our own. When it comes to art there is so much choice and things to think about, materials, mediums and tools, but it seems reduction is key. Having too much choice can be overwhelming, so when you experimented with everything, start taking things away, until you are left with just the things you need.

Written by Creative Stories
22/03/2026