Artist Statement

An artist statement is a short paragraph or two that explains your artwork — what it’s about, why you made it, and what you learned. For your final artist statement of the year, you'll be writing about all the artwork you've made this school year.

✍️ Step-by-Step Directions:

1. Start with a Hook

Write 1–2 sentences to introduce your overall experience in art this year.
Think about:

• What did you enjoy most?

• How did you grow as an artist?
  
  

Example:
"This year in art, I explored different materials and discovered that I really enjoy working with paint. I challenged myself to try new things and express my ideas in creative ways."

2. Describe Your Work

Pick 2–3 artworks that you feel proud of or that represent your growth. For each one:

• Name the project

• Describe what you made

• Talk about the materials you used
  
  

Example:
"In our mixed media collage project, I created a piece that showed the changing seasons. I used magazine cutouts, watercolor, and ink to show the transition from winter to spring."

3. Explain Your Ideas

What messages, themes, or feelings were you trying to show in your work?
You can write about:

• What inspired you

• What you were thinking or feeling while making the art

• How you came up with your ideas
  
  

Example:
"My clay sculpture of a tree with roots was inspired by the idea of personal growth. I wanted to show how people grow stronger from their experiences."

4. Reflect on Your Growth

Write about how you’ve improved or changed as an artist this year.

• What new skills did you learn?

• What challenges did you overcome?

• What are you most proud of?
  
  

Example:
"At the beginning of the year, I struggled with shading, but now I feel much more confident using value to create depth. I also learned how to give and receive helpful feedback."

5. Finish Strong

End with a sentence or two about what art means to you now or what you’re excited to try next.

Example:
"Art has helped me express myself in ways that words can't. I’m looking forward to experimenting more with digital art in high school."