Lesson 6: Write Your Artist Statement

A few examples of artist statements.

This is mine right now. I am in the process of updating it soon since I don’t do a lot of mixed media anymore. Like I said in the video, your statement will evolve as you change and grow as an artist.

Amanda Hilburn is an artist who works primarily in acrylics but also enjoys mixed media and watercolors. Her work is inspired by the simple, stunning, artistry of nature; animals, flowers, water, and more. Amanda’s colorful and whimsical creations are reflections of her view of the work of the greatest artist, God.

Alison Sigethy, glass artist: “Getting outside is good for the soul. Through my artwork, I try to bring the outside in. While I make no attempt to portray actual plants or animals, I do want my creations to look like they could have lived or grown somewhere. Living with beautiful objects that pay tribute to the natural world reminds us to slow down and helps us reconnect with nature.”

Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz, sumi-é artist: “My subject matter is nature, whether it is a traditional landscape or a bird and flower painting. I use traditional materials, ink and brush on rice paper, to capture movement and life — making the brush dance and the ink sing. Everything is captured in the spontaneous dance and movement of the brush as it meets the rice paper. There is no going back and correcting when painting with ink and rice paper.”