How STRONG is your art style currently?

Discover where you are at. When you jump in a car to go somewhere, you need to know where you are AT before you get to where you want to go. That is similar to what we're striving for here. be honest with yourself so you can see genuine progress in your career.

How long have you been seriously drawing?

Less than a year

1-3 years

4-6 years

7+ years

Do people often ask you for commissions?

NO, it hasn't happened yet.

Yes, friends and family often reach out.

Yes, people often come to me and ask me to do work for them because my art looks similar to a popular artist's style.

Yes, but I am busy with client work, publishers, and passion projects so I decline.

How many art classes have you taken?

None.

A few.

5-8

More than I can count.

When you think about your art style, you think :

Yeah, there isn't much of one.

I see similarities in how I draw, but I don't want to commit yet.

My art looks very similar to an artist that I love, but I'm not directly copying them.

I love how my art looks, it feels like a direct reflection of who I am and what I want to communicate.

What do people often say to you about your art :

Wow, do you draw, because that's pretty good!

Your art reminds me so much of so-and-so's art style!

Oh my goodness! I LOVE your art style! It's so unique! It feels very ________!

They don't. I don't show anyone.

What on earth is that supposed to be?

Which best describes you?

You could create a gallery exhibit off of a subject matter or theme since you have a cohesive collection of work.

Your art is all over the place, you are flexible in what styles you can create, and you haven't settled on a consistent process.

People come to you when they want your specific look, feel, or style for their project.

You're working on shading, lighting, figure drawing, color theory, and it all feels new and exciting.

You've figured out what you want to create, and how you want it to look so you decline projects that don't align with your goals and vision for your art.

You'll take an art job that comes your way, no matter the pay, no matter the project.

Do you make a living off of your art?

No I hardly make anything at all. (0-$200 a year with it.)

No, but I make enough to consider it a solid side gig. ($1,000-$15,000 per year)

No, but I make a good lil bit. It's a bit more than a hobby! ($200-$1,000 per year)

Yes, I can live off of it. It isn't much but it pays the bills. ($16,000-$25.000)

Yes, I feel pretty comfortable with what I'm making. ($26,000-$50,000)

Yes, I'm very happy with where I'm at as far as financial rewards from my art are concerned. ($51,000-80K per year)

Yeah, I'm killing it as an artist. ($80k + per year)

Beginner

How exciting! You're on a new journey of possibilities! You are so lucky to have so much information at your fingertips and you can see progress quickly as you turn to mentors and practice learning the basics!

I suggest figure drawing, perspective, copying the masters, copying artists you like but drawing a different subject matter, and working on color theory.

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Amateur

Well done!

You've figured out the basics, and now you're ready to really start nailing down your technique. This is a beautfiul time to be inspired by other artists and the world around you. If you haven't started doing comissions or projects to bring in a little revenue, think about how you can start doing that. Want to try an etsy shop? Practice your skills with some pet commissions? Custom drawings of people's homes?

Get creative! But you CAN start making money with this passion of yours.

Here are some classes that can help:

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https://courses.alyciapace.com/offers/pbSdGaWD

Floater

You're a FLOATER!

Yay! You've learned the skills, you have the techniques down, and now it's really time to get to the nitty gritty! If you're having fun trying lots of different styles, and you're not ready to commit to anything, then that's totally fine! You don't need to rush it!

BUT, if you've done lots of exploring and you're ready to see growth in your career, I'd love to invite you to look at this program :

FIND YOUR UNIQUE STYLE :

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It will help take your art to the next level, as well as help you find clarity in what your purpose is as an artist. You have been blessed with an incredible talent, and I truly believe that you have something meaningful to say with your art.

Skilled Emulator

You are a Skilled Emulator.

You're amazingly talented.

You know what you're doing, you have developed incredible skills, and spent so much time developing your art.

The next step I'd suggest is placing more emphasis on what makes you DIFFERENT from the other super talented artists. It is so easy to access other artwork and emulate it nowadays, which is so valuable for our growth. But many people fall into the trap of thinking they need to pick an art style that is already successful....instead of creating something new. You are unlike anyone else. You have a unique purpose, voice, story, and preferences. Focus on those peculiar things about yourself.

If you feel fulfilled, satisfied, and complete in your need for self expresssion, then read no more! You're good!

BUT, if you're ready to create an art style that expresses your unique SOUL, your beautiful personality, and to find people who ADORE what makes you different...then I'd love for you to check out this passion-driven program I've created :

Discover your UNIQUE style:

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Thriving Artist

If you're not THRIVING yet, it is just around the corner!

You're skills are impecable, you're happy with your art...so are you finding success in your career?

Your talent is there...

What's missing?

Are you ignoring the business and marketing side of being an artist? That's okay, it's very natural. We love our craft and devote ourselves so fully into perfecting our skills that we as creatives often ignore the money side...the marketing side...the uncomfortable self promotion.

If that's you, please check out this program I've created for YOU.

CREATE YOUR SUCCESS - the Thriving Artists guide to passive income :

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