Build Up Own Style Whilst Studying

Hi, Friends, how have you been? Sure, you enjoyed London Olympics! I've been very busy with the projects ongoing and ...me, too, watched Olympic games(Oh! It's over)! I love sports,  both watching and enjoying them all. Interesting, any athlete has an individual style developed from very the basics. Like sports and other areas, in art, establishing an individual style is a big goal. So, I've been exploring different styles in watercolour. My ultimate goal is to build up my own style. Yes, unique and solid.
Being as an artist, isn't it a great joy and honour to hear others comment, "Ah, I soon get that's your work! That's your style"? 

Colour use, a background and a texture have been my main concerns for these months. In this post, red or pink are dominant colours. Friends, how do you "feel" or get an idea for a background? I'm an inspiration orientated artist. Until something I feel, I do not make it into a watercolour painting.
Below, the lady's red caught my eyes at the market. (*She was the busy manager of a Sunday market! A4) 

The kind lady offered me "5 minutes" to put main colours in an office. Thanks millions! I made a big rush -- in all, nearly 10 minutes? No idea. Rush, rush, rush! 
But when I sketched the lady, she was having a coffee break with a cigarette. Sunshine, something warm and relaxing mood -- was my images for the picture. Soft and light green came cross my mind for a background. Then, I organized a background like above. Hum, it was fun! I should try a background more!! Be brave!

Another study was based on my old work. In this doodle, I tried to make a strong contrast and a rough texture. I've just realized... the same pattern of my colour use. *You may say, "Hey, Sadami, you like a "red and green combination"?" Could be. 
I'd really appreciate your any feedback. (A4)

By the way, this is my personal view, do we, women often love pink or red since childhood? On the other hand, in my observation, do men tend to pick up blue? Or is it social convention or social expectation in culture?


Apart from a heavy topic and technical stuff, 
above all,  joy must come first for me. Tadadada~~! It's me in a studio. (Some competitions require a bio and photos. So, I took some photos last week.)

I also love doodles like this! Yey! Super Girl(A4)! Full of energy.

I want to establish my own style, while exploring something new all the time. Exploring watercolour is sometimes not easy. Experiments' outcomes disappoint me. It discourages me. But I always learn a lesson and move on. Life is short. I cannot get stuck too long. Because always I remember the joy, it encourages me again. 
Quite simple -- I love watercolour, thus, I keep up and work on my style. 
I'm sure among you, Friends, sometimes get suck and make a sigh. Don't worry. You're not alone. Sometimes, we have rainy days. But sure, you'll enjoy sunshine.  This Super girl sends you all the best, joy and energy. I hope you will reach your own goal!
Friends, Happy Painting!!  
*Oh, yes, our Monday evening life drawing class will move into a bigger and nice space tonight. Hurray!

 

Build Up Own Style Whilst Studying