How do I develop a Surrealist art style?

Developing a Surrealist style involves both technical skill and methods for accessing unconscious imagery. Study historical and contemporary Surrealists across genres from Surrealism to Pop Surrealism to understand different approaches. Practice automatism through automatic drawing-letting your hand move without conscious planning. Keep a dream journal and develop imagery from recorded dreams. Experiment with techniques like frottage, collage, and decalcomania to discover unexpected starting points. Practice juxtaposition-combining unrelated objects in single compositions. Build technical foundation through life drawing and observational work, then apply these skills to imagined content. Our tutorials offer specific guidance for developing surrealist approaches.