Finding Your Style: Believe in Yourself

When I look back, my journey as an artist really began the day I failed art at school. For many, that would have been the end of it — a closed door, a label that says you’re not good enough. But for me, it planted a seed. It made me stubborn. I wasn’t going to let that failure define me.

Years later, a horse riding accident changed my life again. Recovery was slow and difficult, and yet, art became a lifeline. Every mark on the page was a small act of defiance, a way of saying I’m still here, and I will keep going.

That’s the thing about art — it’s not just about skill or style. It’s about belief in yourself, even when others don’t see it. It’s about choosing to keep creating, even when the world tells you otherwise.

Today, the online art world is crowded. Social media is full of artists competing for attention, chasing likes, following trends. It can feel overwhelming, like your voice could get lost in the noise. But here’s what I’ve learned: your art doesn’t need to be for everyone — it only needs to be yours.

I do share my work online, but never to fit in. I share because I want people to see the artwork that matters to me, the pieces that carry my story. And when it comes to selling, I don’t push for it. The only reason my art is available to buy is because people kept asking, “Do you do prints?” So yes, it’s there if someone wants to own a piece — but it’s never the driving force behind what I do. My focus has always been, and always will be, the joy of creating.

So if you’re searching for your style, here’s my advice:

• Be yourself, and don’t follow the crowd.

• Learn from others — watch, study, observe — but don’t just copy.

• Take what inspires you and make it your own.

Your style will grow naturally out of who you are, out of your persistence and your journey. And that journey, with all its ups and downs, is what makes your art truly yours.

Because in the end, art isn’t about fitting in or selling out. It’s about standing firm in who you are, and letting your marks on the canvas speak louder than any trend ever could.