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Leveling Up Your Art Game: The Elements & Principles of Design

Name: Leveling Up Your Art Game: The Elements & Principles of Design
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Overview

An "Art 101" refresher for self-taught creatives who've built technical skill but still feel like something is missing. The class works through the elements and principles of design, then applies them directly to developing a personal style, using references and inspiration without copying, and critiquing work with more depth than a simple like or dislike.

Who it's for

Self-taught artists who sometimes feel like an outsider next to formally trained peers, and anyone whose technical skills have outpaced their sense of personal style.

Key takeaways

A grounding in the core elements and principles of design
Developing a personal style from foundational knowledge
Using inspiration and reference material without stealing
Critiquing your own and others' work more meaningfully

About this course

Have you been growing your technical skills but are still in search of your style? Do you see a disconnect between your work and the work of those you admire? Are you a self taught creative who sometimes feels like an imposter? I have BEEN there, and this class is just for you. In under 45 minutes I go through the Art 101 lecture that every artist, regardless of medium, needs to tuck in their back pocket (or be reminded of!). Does it sound too good to be true that BASICS could make the difference in your work? I won't spoil the surprise (okay yes I will, it's a total gamechanger)

We'll be taking a look at the elements and principles of design, and then take it three steps further and apply it to:

Exploring and developing YOUR personal style
Utilizing inspiration and references WITHOUT stealing
Critiquing yours and others' work (way beyond "I like it/I don't like it")

I dropped out of school to pursue my creative dreams, and although it was the best decision I've made, it took a long time to shake off that "everyone knows something but me" feeling; like my lack of degree was written all over my work in some invisible language. Well, the truth is it was and it wasn't. If you make art, you're an artist, period. But there's definitely a foundation of knowledge that, when supplied to the hungry and ambitious artist, can set their path on fire and take their work from alright to excellent. It isn't a gimmick, it's as old as art itself and used widely by creatives of all kinds. In fact, you've probably already been using some of these tools without realizing it!

Take a break from those keyboard shortcuts and grab a coffee, it's time for the Art 101 lecture you've been waiting for.