How to write an artist statement for artists and creatives

Questions to ask yourself when writing an artist statement:

Why do you like to make art?
What subjects do you prefer? Why?
What processes and techniques do you use? Why?
How is your work different from others?
What do you see in your artwork?
What do other people say they see?
What are your goals and aspirations as an artist?
Who or what inspires you?

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[stevesidare]

One of the most concise and informative videos on this subject I've seen!

[hailstrmie]

I wish more advice videos were like this, short simple and straight to the point. Thank you for this 🙏

[BuildingCenter]

Easiest subscription ever.
Amateur photog trying to get my port together, decide on a social media strategy. This clear and concise video helps.

[khakicampbell]

Yeah man! 👏
He broke it down in under 3 mins, like 5 years ago, and it's still all you need right here.
Cheers!

[alexcasaresOracleAZ]

Thanks for creating this video. I've been asked a few times for my artist statement and I'm no writer. So this video was really helpful . Thanks again

[AlexisRodriguez-llpg]

Thank you so much! I was stuck on how to begin my Artist statement!

[Miranda]

Fantastic description for my middle school and high school students. Thank you.

[kirstencorby]

I'm a writer, heh. But I'm going to write an artist's statement. I think it might help me get across to people what I'm doing. Very helpful video, I saved to my Favorites.

[lindahu]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful for getting started

[christineangeletakis]

Thanks! Exactly what I needed to show my middle school art class.

[DIFFICULTENLIGHT]

Thanks for this straight to the point packed video

[karelygallegos]

Thank you for this video! It really helped me for my portfolio

[lea-upcw]

i need to write one that’s 700words long for my ib art class and this helped a lot thanks!

[nanadrawslot]

Thanks for making this video . It was really helpful and informative

[gapatriotpatrol]

My school is doing a 3rd grade and up art club and you had to make 3 pieces of art I did a drawing, painting and and pillow stitched by hand and we had a paper to turn in with the art work so that nobody else could call it their own. And on the paper we had to write a artist statement XD

[FilomenaJackStudio]

Writing mine now! Thanks for the help!

[saika]

thank you so much for your help amazing work

[ArtByHazel]

Thank you for this tip. It’s really important for sure. Even if you’re in the beginning stage. 🙏🏼

[paigehoughton]

You provided a good list of questions.  Nice job!

[gohb]

I am currently working on my artist statement because the one I had 2 years ago no longer reflects the art project I am working on.