ARTIST STATEMENTS
You will create a reflection entry at the end of each artwork. You will write an artist statement about the artwork you just created. Your artist statement will be roughly 3 paragraphs long. You will need to include photos of your artwork (your finished work, photos of you working, images from your sketches or work in progress, and images you used for inspiration.) These photos should support your written response. Your responses should be detailed and should show your best grammar. Your entry is basically acting like your artist portfolio. It is public, and it is a good way to market yourself as an artist.
When you are finished and have posted your artist statement on Seesaw.
What is an Artist Statement?
An artist statement is a short document which provides a closer look into the work of an artist. It can describe the artist’s creative process, vision, and passions. It can help to show the deeper meaning or purpose of the artwork to the viewer.
How long should my artist statement be?
Your artist statement should be roughly about 3 paragraphs long.
How should I write my artist statement?
In your first paragraph, you should describe specific details in your image. Start by identifying the subject. Use complete sentences.
In your second paragraph, choose 2-4 question from the list below and respond in complete sentences. Use the answers to reflect on your artwork.
In the third paragraph, give the reader/viewer closure. Give a few more hints about your work.
Guiding Questions
Below are a list of questions to choose from when planning out your statement.
Some general guidelines
HERE is another example of an artist statement
You will create a reflection entry at the end of each artwork. You will write an artist statement about the artwork you just created. Your artist statement will be roughly 3 paragraphs long. You will need to include photos of your artwork (your finished work, photos of you working, images from your sketches or work in progress, and images you used for inspiration.) These photos should support your written response. Your responses should be detailed and should show your best grammar. Your entry is basically acting like your artist portfolio. It is public, and it is a good way to market yourself as an artist.
When you are finished and have posted your artist statement on Seesaw.
What is an Artist Statement?
An artist statement is a short document which provides a closer look into the work of an artist. It can describe the artist’s creative process, vision, and passions. It can help to show the deeper meaning or purpose of the artwork to the viewer.
How long should my artist statement be?
Your artist statement should be roughly about 3 paragraphs long.
How should I write my artist statement?
In your first paragraph, you should describe specific details in your image. Start by identifying the subject. Use complete sentences.
In your second paragraph, choose 2-4 question from the list below and respond in complete sentences. Use the answers to reflect on your artwork.
In the third paragraph, give the reader/viewer closure. Give a few more hints about your work.
Guiding Questions
Below are a list of questions to choose from when planning out your statement.
- Why did you create this art piece and what does it mean to you?
- What were you thinking when you started working on your art?
- What emotions did you wish to convey?
- How were you able to capture these ideas or feelings?
- What do you call the piece and why?
- What materials did you use and why did you think they were appropriate for your vision?
- Were you familiar/experienced with your chosen media?
- What inspired you? How are your inspirations expressed in your work?
- What message (if any) are you trying to convey to the viewer?
- Is the end result what you expected? Why or why not?
- What was hard about creating this artwork? What obstacles did you face?
- How would you like the viewer to respond when they look at your artwork?
Some general guidelines
- use active words and present tense
- discuss your personal art values or aesthetics
- describe your style and medium
- make it easy and interesting to read and understand
- give a concise and authoritative close
- avoid flowery language
HERE is another example of an artist statement
