Artistic Style
Once you have determined the type of media, the scale, and the subject matter, the only remaining question is what style of artistic expression are you aiming for.
Perhaps you're taking a class or tutorial from a present day artist, in which case, the style you'll be working in is already established. But if this is a variable that you must decide on, it helps to have a little background knowledge.
There are countless styles of painting in existence and to make matters more confusing, some definitions overlap each other. Below are very generalized descriptions of several common painting styles (this list is by no means complete, and as I've already mentioned painting styles are open to interpretation. This is just a basic guide for beginners)
| Style | General Characteristics |
Notable Artists & Artistic Movements |
| Illustrative |
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| Realistic |
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| Impressionistic |
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| Expressionistic |
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| Abstract |
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(this list is by no means complete, and as I've already mentioned painting styles are open to interpretation. This is just a reference for beginners)
