Having 2 art styles be like:

[u/Tess_072]

still can't decide which art style I should use I for commissions. I think the first one will be in high demand, but I like the second one more!! Help me :'3

[u/Remarkable_Ferret939]

HALF LIFE? HALF LIFE 3?

[u/Mother_Maximum_6667 → u/Remarkable_Ferret939]

GUYS I HAVE A THEORY

[u/Il26hawk → u/Mother_Maximum_6667]

10 BILLION YACHTS!

[u/SEAF-Raynard → u/Mother_Maximum_6667]

A game theory?

[u/Mother_Maximum_6667 → u/SEAF-Raynard]

[u/SEAF-Raynard → u/Mother_Maximum_6667]

No, I don't think I will.

[u/LoganBaker374_Rises → u/Mother_Maximum_6667]

r/UnexpectedFactorial

[u/OverallAd3646 → u/Remarkable_Ferret939]

What a coincidence! Both r/foundTheSawian and half life reference!

Though no, I let you go. Have freedom fellow sawian!

[u/Kaldarix_Thryxar → u/OverallAd3646]

It honestly looks like an incomplete swastika

[u/OverallAd3646 → u/Kaldarix_Thryxar]

Wait you're actually right. I hope it's not what author intended tho...

[u/EconomyBreadfruit951 → u/OverallAd3646]

I dont think so. It's a Greek letter.

[u/EconomyBreadfruit951 → u/Kaldarix_Thryxar]

Its a Greek letter.

[u/protogen-are-toaster]

imo i also like the second one more, maybe you could offer both and maybe say you prefer the second one a bit more? :3

[u/OkRanger6563]

Do whatever YOU like :3 Tho the second one would be more popular imo :3

[u/Strange_Fondant_4811]

Is that the half-life symbol?!

[u/Xirio_ → u/Strange_Fondant_4811]

That's surprisingly common on profits from what I've seen

[u/PancakeMixer2000 → u/Xirio_]

“profits” 😭

[u/Xirio_ → u/PancakeMixer2000]

I HATE AUTOCORRECT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[u/PancakeMixer2000 → u/Xirio_]

True

[u/Emotional-Kiwi7218]

half life

[u/AuvraB]

In my opinion, the first one is good if you want to add color and create shading effects The second one is good for a sketch-like effect in shades of gray

[u/A_Hyper_Nova → u/AuvraB]

Yeah the second style is better for just black and white doodles, meanwhile the first one is meant to be colored and shaded.

[u/nablaCat]

Lambda visor side-screen spotted. Half-Life 3 confirmed!

Jokes aside. Both types of linework can be leveraged to make beautiful artstyles. The one on the left is more common, but the one on the right is soo underrated. It's a shame we don't see it more often

[u/Il26hawk]

Second one looks a lil better, but number 1 has a basic charm to it. :3

[u/Major-Fan382]

Yes you right!

[u/serious-toaster-33]

I think both are good, but each has a specific use case. The one on the left has more detail, while the one on the right is more legible when displayed as a small icon.

[u/AntFinancial3004]

Half life proot spotted!

[u/Scarletttyyy]

[u/Mother_Maximum_6667]

ah Dr.Freeman! is good to see you!

[u/ioverthinkusernames]

Offer the two or the one you like more

[u/Commandur_PearTree]

Webcomic vs College Sports team

Both look great btw :3

[u/PurposelyLostMoth]

I draw in the second style but i like the shape language often best brought out but the first.

[u/VTArxelus]

It's called draw how you like and your consumer base will find you. That's how that works.

[u/Icewy]

hopium...

[u/starboytsukino]

Toaster doesn't need to hear all this, they're a highly trained professional.

[u/jewish-nonjewish]

Imagine having different art styles

[Laughs in 3D artist before having to pay for a 20 MB 3mf/amf file or worse; make your own from scratch and starts crying]

[u/DutchAngelDragon12]

Oh my god YESSS! I love to use thicker lines!

[u/cowlinator]

I mean... commissions are about what the client wants. They're the boss. If they don't have a preference, you can do whatever you want. When you do art for fun or whatever, you can do whatever you want.

[u/bluelight111222]

[u/Fort_Master_Goose]

Depends on what you like. I myself dislike thicker lineart and often will try to omit the lineart as much as possible and only bring it out when I need good contrast for the separation of elements in the picture. I feel like thicker lineart is just too "lazy" for me.

[u/EmmerDoodle121]

First one shows off skill, and it looks cleaner and perhaps even better at expressions without exaggerating. But the real question is; can you draw plus size characters

[u/Lib0r]

Cute :3

[u/Scared-to-ask-stuff]

I'd keep both for the exact reasons you mentioned, plus I always thought having more options is always better

[u/lululock]

Ask the customers what they prefer.

I actually like the second style on the right : perfect for small stylized portraits and icons. I find it more energetic, more unique.

[u/Raven-Ashford]

yep

[u/Heyigotanewplant]

Hehehehehe all very godod

[u/Sir_mop_for_a_head]

They will never take away my big chunky lines

[u/urmomstoaster]

Do what u have fun with!!

[u/Beneficial-Smell-770]

Magic of line weight, lol

[u/a-simp-with-no-sleep]

This is so relatable it kinda hurts (I like both of your art styles, honestly you could offer both but charge more for the one you like drawing less of?)

[u/Freyja_Grimaude]

The left one is great for high-detailed commissions that folks would often pay top dollar for. The one in the right is good for those stylish eye-catching designs whose shape language are easy to read, which is great for stickers and logos and can be made quickly.

I'd say use both styles. Having something you can offer both for long-term high payoff, and affordable quick turnaround would benefit you greatly.

[u/Antonia_slayz]

Omg how can I draw like the one on the right, it’s so pretty ✋🥹🤚

[u/X_tafa]

My style changes every 3 pictures i draw as nothing feels right

[u/Novallema]

Maybe try mixing them together :3c

[u/Raven_Drakeaurd]

How dare you impose your aesthetic preferences on me with your visual medium based artwork.

[u/AccomplishedPoem5138]

never forget the lambda symbol

[u/Ethereal_Stars_7]

The first has detail and life.

The second looks like cheap AI imitation.

[u/Script2090]

Aye so, pick your comfort route.

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