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PAGE 8 OCTOBER 2008 NEWSLETTER and how' concept is a good place to start. Give some information about your background, where you studied, and why you choose this medium to express yourself artistically. Sit in a quiet place and write or record the essence of why you love making art. - - - - -- - -- - Write in the first person (I). Remember you are giving away a piece of your life when you sell your art. People want some intimate details about that life. Passionately conveyed information brings the buyer closer to you and your work. Very often, the creative process (what was the thought process behind producing this work) itself is of great interest to the consumer. Your goal is to spotlight yourself in a way that sets you apart from other artists. State what makes your work more special than other art that is on the market. What are you trying to convey through your art to the audience who is viewing your work? Be honest and passionate about yourself what you have to say through your art. Use historic quotes that you relate to as an artist to validate you or your work. Mention well known artists who have influenced you and your work. List important collections (corporations, museums, well known people, etc.) who have purchased your work. Also, can include prestigious shows or competitions you have participated in (you might have to use your imagination here). Use press quotes Other thoughts: - - - - - - - - What is YOUR definition of art? Why do you create art? Why do you work in the subject matter you work most in? How did you first become interested in this subject matter? What does subject matter personally mean to you? What medium do you enjoy working in the most and why? What do you want the viewer to "get" out of your artwork? What other artists and cultures inspire you? Some helpful links: Some tips by Molly Gordon: htirj://www.mollygordon.com/resources/marketinqresources/artstatemt/ Tips from Abouf.com: htto://nainting.about.com/cs/careerdeveloment/a/statementartist.htm (has links to sample artists' statements) Tips from Patricia Bouk: httrx//www.artincanada.com/arttalk/artistresourceartistsstatement.html Please note: The NSAG Biobook will be available at the sign in desk every regular meeting so that you can read your artist statement and determine whether it requires an update. If if does, please insert your new one in a plastic sleeve and insert alphabetically into the Biobook. If you need more information, please contact me below. Janna Kumi, jkumi@shaw.ca P.O. Box 91051 West Vancouver, B. C. V7V 3N3 Servina Visual Artists from Furry Creek to Deep Cove since 1947