If you study any of the great masters, you’ll realize that they didn’t wake up overnight basking in greatness. It often took years of studying the great artists of their time, gaining an understanding of the fundamentals before they could start to break the rules and take on their own style. Even then, it often took most of the great artists a lifetime to develop and perfect their style. Very rarely do I think you come across well known artists such as Picasso that were able to embrace and master a multitude of different styles within one lifetime. Typically, many artists become extremely good at one particular aspectof art, and for whatever reason, do not continue challenge themselves by trying new styles of art.

For me personally, I’m starting to see how easy it can be to stick to what you know, what you’re good at. But in doing so, you don’t continue to grow as an artist. So right now, I’m at a crossroads in my artwork. I know it’s time to move on, trying something new. But I’m just not exactly sure what that is.

So this past weekend, I have been brainstorming on styles of artwork to study. The list ranges from spiritual art to cubism to Asian inspired works of art. And as sad as it sounds, getting back to the basic of regular sketching wouldn’t hurt either. So I’m off to the library in search of inspiration with hopes of posting something in the sketchbook soon to keep you all in the loop of my progress.