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Artist Statement

Using the Language of Art

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Artist Statements are Essential

On this planet (earth), people communicate with words and your artist statement introduces and communicates the language component of your artwork.

Just sayin’.....

“Earth without “art” is just EH”

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Description (Describe your artwork)

Subject

Medium

Technique

Style

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Description: Subject

Subject:

  • What is your artwork?

  • What is the focal point?

  • What can you easily identify in your work? If nothing specific…
    • What style of art is it?

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Description: Medium

Medium: ( What material(s) did you use?)

List all the tools you or the artist used?

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Description: Technique

Technique: (How did you use the materials?

General:

Drawing

Painting

Scratch Art

Sculpting

Specific: Shading, mixing, stippling, cutting, pinch/coil pots, etc.

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“Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper

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Artist Statement: Analysis

Elements of Art and Principles of Design

What did you use in your artwork? Where and How? Provide specific details.

Elements of Art

Line, Shape, Color, Form, Texture, Value, Space

Principles of Art

Balance, Proportion, Rhythm, Movement, Pattern, Emphasis, Variety, Unity, Harmony, Contrast

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In partners, discuss 2-3 elements of art that are evident in this piece of artwork by Wiley Robertson (a graffiti artist).

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In partners, discuss 2-3 principles of design that are evident in this piece of artwork by Wiley Robertson (a graffiti artist).

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Interpretation:

  • Visual Message
    • What story or idea is your artwork communicating to the viewer?
  • Creative/Original Ideas
    • Explain how your artwork illustrates unique ideas.
  • Mood
    • How did you project feelings through your artwork to the viewer?
  • Symbolism
    • How did you communicate your ideas through visual images in your artwork?

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Growth

Ask yourself the following questions…

  • What did you learn during each S.K.I.L.L.S assignment?
  • What did you learn from each discussion topic?
  • What new materials did you use during this project?
  • What new techniques did you learn during this project?
  • What new art information (history, artists, vocabulary, etc.) did you learn about?
  • How did you improve your art skills?