Master the fundamentals of your art style. Practice fundamental aspects of your art every day. Find samples of inspiring articles, tutorials and books available online for reference. Assess your knowledge by reviewing as many materials as possible pertaining to the underlining aspects of fundamental knowledge of consistency, style and flow of artistic juices. Use the information you find as a guide in developing weak skills with one lesson per week.
Learn advanced methods from experienced people. Meet individuals with more experience in your art style. Find and copy artistic styles of your favorite artists by tracing their designs by freehand. Use these exercises to expand your knowledge into advanced aspects of shading, color choices and manipulating designs for specific uses. Create spec assignments to focus on abstract, food, atmosphere and people. Integrate new methods of completing personal assignments with sketches, illustration software, charcoal, paint and stencils. Develop a repertoire of artistic style by creating, evaluating and competing against your best work.
Find a mentor to evaluate your work on a consistent basis. Connect with artists in your industry by joining social websites such as DeviantArt and Coroflot for feedback. Use the feedback as a sounding board to monitor changes, progress in your art style and develop a diverse portfolio for different audiences. Master two styles for your specific industry and client needs. Ask your mentor to provide a thorough review of your portfolio every 45 days, if possible.
Apply new art skills to everyday use of the style. Focus on using new skills to complete assignments. Find alternatives to your style, and transfer your knowledge into those areas. Start an idea file to keep fresh ideas and perspectives to try during your practice sessions. Emphasize consistency, and build on successes in overcoming design weaknesses.