The relatively pain-free artist statement

  • The Relatively Pain-Free Artist Statement is for any artist who is ready to put together a better presentation—both on paper and in person.
  • "The Relatively Pain-Free Artist Statement.” I had read her blog years ago and knew this would be helpful because her advice is always practical.
  • After taking Alyson Stanfield's 'Promote your Art' online class and purchasing her book The Relatively Pain-Free Artist Statement, I have been working on.

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    Artist Statement

    After taking Alyson Stanfield's 'Promote your Art' online class and purchasing her book The Relatively Pain-Free Artist Statement, I have been working on my artist statement. It's been a work in progress for several months now and I thought I'd share with you the current up to date version.

    Here are the main points I used to keep me focused while I put it together. Truthfully I didn't just sit down and write it all at once. I kept notes in my journal over time and it came together piece by piece over the months. Anyways, here are the basics:

    Notes on writing an Artist statement

      It's about you current direction of art work
    1. Written in first person, I…
    2. Helps define a body of work.
    3. Explains your painting style and subjects or themes.
    4. Tells a bit about your approach or philosophy

      5. April 2008 Deb Chaney - Artist Statement

      I create large contemporary abstract paintings rich in texture with many layers which may include mixed media, acrylics, liquid metals, iridescent powders, earth elements such as sand, and paper collage. Using the ancient principles of Feng Shui, each painting is created with the intention to contribute balance and vitality to your living spaces and may be used to enhance a specific area of your life.

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      What I learned from writing an artist statement


      In preparing for The Every Day Project Exhibit, I needed to write an artist statement which helps the viewer understand what the artist is thinking and makes them curious to look at the art with this knowledge of the process. Many of the conversations at the artist’s reception regarding the creative process which I wrote about last week would never have happened if I did not have an artist statement. As a visual artist, it may be tempting to think the viewer only needs to see your art, but words are important. I guess that is why I am writing weekly articles.


      I found an ebook by Alyson B. Stansfield called "The Relatively Pain-Free Artist Statement.” I had read her blog years ago and knew this would be helpful because her advice is always practical and straightforward. The book includes journaling prompts and questions to delve into your creative past and present.


      Some important questions for me were...


      How has my art changed over the years?
      The Every Day Project series allows me to loosen the grip on the need for everything to be perfect. I have started taking more risks because when you make a high volume of art, you are willing to have some failures. The point is to just keep making art and keep it int