hmmm i'd want a bit of both

--
Blog | Gghub | CA sketchbook | Twitter

a versatile master would have plenty of work.

--
________
" Dry land is not just our destination, it is our destiny! ".Atticus Finch.

While I think it's good to have your own unique style, which I think you should, I do think it's best to be a bit versatile and be able to create in other styles if need be.
But still I think it's good to have your own unique style that you carry out for your own work. That way you have something to fall back on that says "YOU" in your art work.

--
"All artists are in this huge book art, some are just starting and some are further along. There should be no comparisons only inspirations, There is no good or bad art only bad content." - Aokineko

It's impossible to be an really good artist without both, and if you're only half-good you shoudn't call yourself and artist. Yes, I know it wasn't the question. I art school and comission-based work it is of course most valuable to be versatile, but no one would exhibit someting that everyone has see before, even though it was beatifully made. But I vote for the versatile one, because regonition is not an important aspect. It would be better if you couldn't see that it was the same artist.

we have 2 be versatile n that's included our own unique n recognizable style

--
I know that the spades are swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart

-Sting-

Both, but most importantly to have your own unique style. That's how people will know you. Otherwise you become just another one in the crowd.

Having your own style doesn't mean that you can't be versatile.

a veeeeeeeery tough question. i felt a bit narcissistic and went with the one i'm familiar with .

--
Actively Inactive

To be honest I'd vote for both! Or say versatillity within a personal established style.

You can't choose both, guys and girls

My point is that if you do a lot of work in many different styles, you won't be recognized by anything else than your signature. On the other hand, you'll be able to take on many different assignments. I guess it comes down to the question of if you want to be a "fine artist", or a commercial artist.

All the artists I admire, have their own unique style - and therefore we recognize their work and know their name. This is true for most of the famous "fine artists" - as well as many high end commercial concept artists.
Personally my interests have been very diffuse and all over the place - one day I want to do this, and the next day something completely different. This has made me able to work in a couple of different styles - but if you want success, and to make a name for yourself out there, that might not be such a good idea? Choosing a direction, sticking to it and focusing on perfecting your very own thing is the shortest way to a solid brand. But obviously we should always strive to become versatile - within our particular field.

I know it doesn't sound very artistic or romantic - I guess my background in advertising is to blame for this way of thinking. Personally I'm not hoping to make a career as an artist, so I just paint whatever I feel for that particular day - but if you do, you might want to give it some thought.

Anyways - It was really fun to watch the poll, and to read your great comments - it's pretty close, I see.

Thanks a lot for participating folks

--
'Hey, where you headed?'
'Nowhere special.'
'Get on, I'll take you there.'