UNIQUE STYLE OF PAINTING

By Jeanean Songco Martin

 In Response to Clint’s article “The Wordless USP” I agree that marketing art is unlike selling other retail goods.   it is very unique and takes more than just a gimmick to make it work for you.  The reality is in the studio not in a catchy phrase or hyped up resume.

 Paint for yourself and no one else. As a young art student in College I painted for my teachers. I sought approval and acceptance from artist that I admired.  I still get pleasure from positive remarks and enjoy the same gratification from a good critique of my work.  But the difference is now as a professional artist I paint for myself first and hope the work will appeal to others.  Hopefully, as my work continues to grow it will attract a “unique audience” 

 Developing a personal style is a result, a by-product of hard work. Stay on the true course of painting, which is to communicate your feelings. Finding the poetry and essence of painting is a personal journey that only you can take.  If your work reflects your own personal vision a “unique personal style” will inevitably develop.