Find Your Art Style Fast Doing One Thing Only

Discover the secrets to crafting an iconic art style! 🎨 In this eye-opening video, we delve deep into the reality of artistic talent and mastery. Picasso wasn't born a genius; he developed his skills over time. We explore his journey from early, less-known works to his globally acclaimed masterpieces like the Guernica, revealing how he, and other master artists, utilized foundational art principles borrowed from ancient traditions and African art.

Uncover why the so-called genius and talent often attributed to young artists can be misleading. Art historians and critics often promote myths that overlook the hard work and development behind an artist's evolution. We challenge these myths by showcasing how understanding and applying these 'building blocks of beauty' can transform anyone into a creator of beautiful, impactful art, regardless of their starting skill level.

Why aren't these building blocks taught in art schools? The answer might surprise you. Art schools often focus more on theoretical knowledge rather than practical skills that empower artists. This video isn't just a critique; it offers a practical, four-step process that guides you on how to identify, understand, and utilize these building blocks to develop your unique art style.

If you're tired of conventional art education and hungry for real, actionable knowledge that transcends traditional learning, this video is your gateway to becoming the artist you've always aspired to be. Remember, it's not about innate talent; it's about understanding and applying the core elements of art that have been used by the masters.

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[driesketels]

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[JMulvy]

When it comes to artists feeling like they have no time to be artists or that it is too late... Famous American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright's career didn't take off until he was in his 60s. Grandma Moses didn't start painting until she was in her 80s (after raising 10 children). So long as you can still breathe, you have time to be a great artist.

[RoopaDudleyPaintings]

I have an art style. I have sold dozens of paintings. I don't have a problem selling what I create. I want to sell it for the price my idea, formed into a painting, presented in the most elegant way deserves. I am a huge fan of beauty. As an art collector, I seek beauty the same way I like to create it when I am painting. Selling has never been a problem for me. Selling it for a few thousand more is where I am at. It will happen - give or take ten years.

[staceycurran]

❤ first video I've seen of yours. And I thank you for your advice from the bottom of my heart..xx

[bobdooly]

I paint in 5 styles under five pseudonyms . Its brilliant.

[seahorse]

So true! Amazing how few art students are taught the basics of drawing before moving on to painting and sculpture is astounding.

[williameiffert]

Always good to see your vids Dries, honest and informative.

[rickyfargason]

The ancients going all the way back to the Greeks understood these building blocks. The golden ratio. They studied nature to find the essence of aesthetic beauty. What is asthetically pleasing to the eye. The proportions that are repeated over and over in nature. It's like understanding the fingerprints of God, the Creator, or as the Greeks said the Great Mover. It was a well kept secret among tradesmen, these proportions that were passed down from the master to the apprentice which is reflected in architecture and even cabinet making.

[efraguerrero]

It's a good day when Dries drops another video! Great advice!

[Yes-bkcl]

❤YOU ARE MADE OF THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF BEAUTY❤

[natachaumar]

I just found your straight, to the point videos. I laughed so much. Picasso went to Galicia and he drew everything he saw. What did he see? Galician Art.

[cchemmes-seeseeart]

So much to say about all this. There's so much more to all of it. Sometimes a simplification can give the essence of a matter. While your ideas are helpful, I feel in part, you missed something important. Your idea could have potential to lead to ignorance of the whole history of art/ art world you want to be a part of, just creating some 'fake' style to get by... yet, the art world has its own dark holes that I believe can consume people. Picasso did not just copy some ancient/ African art. He trained as an artist from childhood. He developed great skills. Then, by his inner searching, art sense, he found what art appealed to him, that his soul was sparked to create. He was living an art career, not some sham formula to get by. .. he also went to France.. He looked at art the world over. He was influenced by early modern artists very much, like Matisse & Cezanne. The art he created is the art that resonated with him, & it was not some 'copy' a style. He found the African & ancient art to resonate with his Cubism experiements, messing with vision, with viewpoints & his experimentation after exposure to work of fellow contemporaries in France. He lived at a time where there was very much a focus on further developing 'theories' of art among artists in the art world. It is so much more than just go find traits of a style you like & make art like that. Think deeper about all this & evaluate, the same way you talk of thinking & styles. To me, there are pits you can fall in, outside the art world, as well as within it; such as if you are programmed to be 'acceptable' with 'topics of today, ' instead of authentic.. Being authentic is not discussed in this video, as a big clue to my point. Blessings everyone. Peace. Love wins. Love in the art world to everyone.

[ellenexhibits]

Nice thinking Dries. I have a similar perspective on this after i graduated from art school with nothing to show for it. I'd like to connect on social media if you don't mind

[Handle]

Love it Dries-all so true. Great video as always (Topsy) 😊

[halliejean]

Great advice. Thank you for the content you provide.

[angelinamichelle]

The Building Blocks of Beauty. Thankyou for this enlightening speech!

[willbrown]

Yeaaahhh! I had this video in queue for a couple days. Was really looking forward to watching it. Then, you lost me at selling me something for hundreds of dollars. Meh! I'll find the information I was looking for somewhere else. I've subscribed hoping that it's not just an endless series of plugs for some program you're selling.

[nicolasb.henry]

I think this video more than interesting especially for who never went to art school...like me 🤣

[nriqueog]

You have to know the RULES in order to break them.

Q: What books would you recommend to start to understand the basic rules (building blocks) of Art, Design, & Beauty?

[Daniella-jrls]

Can you make a video about the relationships between artists and galleries and what would be a way to succeed without gallery representation? They clearly take advantage of artists and the sole purpose is monetary gain but somehow the artist always ends up losing.