Discussion: The 5 key elements of style 
Observe: Understanding what you like 
Challenge: See where you’re at 

This section is super important and lays foundations for the rest of this workbook, starting with a bit of (quick!) theory about the 5 key elements of style. 

Discussion: Is style something you can find? 
Observe: What you like, what you currently do, and what you hope to do.
Challenge: Beyond your go-to

In this section, we dive into the big question: how can you find your art style? 
But first… is style even something you can find?

Discussion: Drawing from references
Observe: Image banks
Challenge: From photo to illustration

In this section, we discuss the importance of looking at references when creating, both for information and for inspiration.
The use of references can truly make or break a piece, but it’s important to do it well (and legally!)

Discussion: Does style matter & should yours always be consistent?
Observe: Style, in context
Challenge: You’re hired!

In the first 3 chapters, we’ve assumed that style is all-important and that each artist needs to have one. But… is that really true? 

Can an artist simply exist without having to think about style? Can you create in multiple styles, flowing through as you please?

Discussion: Art movements over the years
Observe: Understanding what you like
Challenge: Mona Lisa, your way!

In a program about style, we can’t put our heads in the sand and ignore the key art movements that shaped the past and present art landscape.
So, in this chapter, we do a super quick and painless overview of the main stylistic movement of the last few centuries.

Discussion: Style in characters
Observe: Understanding what you like, character edition
Challenge: You, five ways

In this section, we apply what we’ve talked about in the first 5 chapters to characters specifically. 

Why a section focusing exclusively on characters? 
1) Characters are fairly complex in the sense that they include a lot of elements, which means there are a lot of opportunities to make them your own. 
2) Characters are often a key part of 
an illustration, and if they are not strong enough visually, the entire piece can suffer.
So with that said, let’s dive into it!    

Discussion: The Learning Curve
Observe: When things get difficult
Challenge: See where you’re at now 

So far, the workbook painted the journey to style as being a messy, but pretty straightforward path. 

The  truth is closer to this: the journey to your style is ever-evolving and full of ups and downs. But even the downs, although frustrating at best, are usually a sign of progress. 
Trust me, it’s all about The Learning Curve.