Alright, let’s talk about this little journey I took looking into Mikey Romero. It wasn’t some grand project, more like a personal curiosity I decided to follow for a bit.
I first bumped into the name, or maybe some work associated with it, browsing around. Can’t pinpoint the exact moment, but something about the style just kinda stuck with me. It felt distinct, you know? Had a particular energy I wanted to understand better.
Getting Started
So, the first thing I did was simply try to gather more examples. Just looked at a bunch of stuff, trying to soak it in without overthinking. What was the common thread? What made it feel like ‘Mikey Romero’? It was less about analysis at this stage, more about just getting a general impression.
I spent a few evenings just scrolling, observing. Trying to see it from different angles. Sometimes you gotta just let things wash over you before you start dissecting them.
Diving Deeper – The Practice
After looking for a while, I felt like okay, let’s try to actually do something with this. How could I try to capture some of that feel myself? Not to copy, but to learn.
So I started experimenting. Here’s kinda what I did:
- Tried breaking down elements: I’d look at a piece and think, what stands out? Is it the lines? The shapes? The way colors are used, maybe? I tried isolating these things.
- Sketching and doodling: I started just trying to mimic certain aspects in my own rough sketches. Didn’t aim for finished pieces, just quick attempts. Like, “Can I get that kind of curve?” or “What if I used colors in that bold way?”
- Focused on the ‘feel’: This was the hardest part. It wasn’t just technique, it was an overall vibe. Trying to replicate that is tricky. It often felt like I was missing a key ingredient.
Honestly, a lot of my initial attempts felt clumsy. They looked forced, like I was just imitating the surface without understanding the foundation. It’s easy to see something that looks simple and think “Oh, I can do that,” but the execution often tells a different story.
What I Found Out
Through this process of trying and failing, I started noticing some things. It wasn’t just one technique, but a combination of choices that created the style. Maybe a specific way of balancing detail with empty space, or a particular approach to movement or flow.
The main takeaway for me was realizing the importance of the underlying choices. Why this line instead of that one? Why this color combination? Trying to think about the why behind the what was more useful than just trying to copy the final look.
It also made me look at my own ingrained habits. Sometimes, to understand someone else’s style, you have to consciously step away from your default way of doing things. That was a good exercise in itself.
Where I’m At Now
So, after spending some time digging into this Mikey Romero thing, I wouldn’t say I’ve mastered anything related to it. Not even close. But I feel like I have a better appreciation for it now.
It’s become less about “figuring out Mikey Romero” and more about adding some new perspectives to my own toolkit. Seeing how others approach things can spark ideas or make you question your own methods, and that’s always valuable.
It was just a personal exploration, a way to satisfy a curiosity. And I learned a few things along the way, mostly about process and observation. Just wanted to share that little bit of my practice log.
