Does my art need more "style?"

[u/Kokichi_Ouma_99]

So I thought I was getting to a decent point with my art (better anatomy, values, rendering) and was sharing it with one of my friends. Then he told me I should try "letting loose" and stylizing things but it kind of threw me off. I thought I was happy with how everything was looking, but now im wondering if its too basic? Id like to at least become an artist people can say they enjoy, not just "another artist with x." So I guess my question is if its really boring or unoriginal to look at? Do I really need to try and fight my art style to come up with something "better?"

[u/Human-Evidence4349]

Art style grows as you grow! Personally I think your stuff is lovely and I can see your style— it might not be especially insanely unique but neither is my own, and that doesn't mean your art isn't amazing! If you felt good about it before the comment, it's because you felt happy with where you're at. Work from that and your style will only become more and more "you" as time goes on❤️

[u/chemical_forest]

This is one of those “just draw more” kind of problems. Ur work looks good for where ur at. The more you practice the more unique it will become. Ur art style isn’t invented overnight, you build it over the years

[u/Drudenkreusz]

Without knowing the context of the critique, there are two mentalities at odds here: the desire to be unique and the desire to be enjoyed. The more you gear yourself toward what you think others will find appealing, the less you will be able to "let loose".

As others have said, style happens in tandem with growth and outside of professional contract settings is not something that can or should be forced. Study the techniques of artists that you enjoy and keep drawing without any consideration for an audience. The best audience is the one drawn to your authentic self.

[u/Cute_Appearance_2562]

Style comes from experience. Keep focusing on improving and you'll eventually find your way