Master one style or stay versatile? Illustrators discuss the pros and cons

It's Nice That

From Quentin Blake’s scratchy, smiling faces to Camille Walala’s tribal pop patterns, a signature style is what makes an illustrator unique and distinguishable. It’s also what helps them earn a living, with art directors hungry to find the perfect style to answer their particular brief. But while having a strong hand in one style is commercially savvy, education can sometimes interfere by encouraging students to prove their versatility. While there is no doubt you have to learn to walk before you can run, too much experimentation can make it harder for students to find their voice and the style that comes most naturally to them. So, can being versatile ever get you work?

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May 14, 2019 at 12:45PM Posted by Its That Nice http://bit.ly/2vVUxkf