Thanks for the insights here. I've struggled with this concept a lot over the years, and I appreciate this framing of focus on voice as a way through it. It reminds me of how Gary Panter once said we don't "find" styles but rather that they "happens to" us.
“Step by Step Graphics”, “Communicdtion Arts”, “How Magazine”…Before instagram, we had lovely bound illustration annuals full of top tier work to look through. Thanks for unlocking that long ago college memory.
I really enjoy your posts Christopher. And I too remember a time when I had to go to the library to photocopy art books and magazine. Research took more time, and it was a good thing, because it would lead you to think and combine ideas while discovering new artists.
Thanks for the insights here. I've struggled with this concept a lot over the years, and I appreciate this framing of focus on voice as a way through it. It reminds me of how Gary Panter once said we don't "find" styles but rather that they "happens to" us.
Thanks for reading and commenting. That Gary Panter insight is fantastic.
“Step by Step Graphics”, “Communicdtion Arts”, “How Magazine”…Before instagram, we had lovely bound illustration annuals full of top tier work to look through. Thanks for unlocking that long ago college memory.
Oh, and don't forget Print magazine!
I really enjoy your posts Christopher. And I too remember a time when I had to go to the library to photocopy art books and magazine. Research took more time, and it was a good thing, because it would lead you to think and combine ideas while discovering new artists.
Thanks for reading Valerie!
Wow! I really needed to read this because I’ve been deeply struggling with style and it sucks 😮💨
I've been there and will probably return. Thanks for commenting!
Love this way of thinking, speak your voice, just what I needed to hear