Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Inventing Your Style

Invention and style are both words we are familiar with, however, when we put them together it can become a little confusing.

For instance, inventors are people who create new products for the use of society. So really an invention is the product of an inventor. Much like you the artist, crafter, or author, you're long hours of creative talents are spent on creating a unique and well crafted invention. That invention may be a story or novel, a piece of art, or designer knit sweater.

Of course, style has a complete different meaning. If you ask a writer about style, they would automatically assume you're talking about the prose of their words for creating a story. Yet, if you ask a fashion designer about their style, they would refer to the types of fabrics, prints, and overall design of several items of clothing assembled together to make a great outfit.

A dear friend of mine loves french country decor, that's her style, with a little hot pink and black pitched in for good taste.

So, how do you go about inventing your style?

It maybe easier than you think. You've been inventing your style from the very first time you began using your talents, even before you knew you wanted to sell your craft.

Just take a look at your craft. What do you create? How do you do it?

If you're craftsmen or an artist, look at your products.

What colors do you favor most in your creation?
What textiles do you use most often? (fabric, wood, metal, beads...etc..)
What do you create? (type of product, art, or writing genre)

Now look around yourself. What do you love? What type of decor is in your house? What is your favorite color? Yes, color has a lot to do with you personally and your style. Just read Blue Today Green Tomorrow to find out.

For instance you may just find something out about yourself you didn't know before. Don't be shy, tell us about your style.

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