IB students must submit an artist statement with their blue practice booklet for the Nov. mid-term.

What Should an Artist's Statement Say?  A successful artist statement illuminates your work and ideas helping people make connections with your art. Mention your painting style and subjects or themes, and a little about your philosophy if you feel it impacts your art. Consider mentioning which artists (living and dead) have influenced or inspired you.

Helpful questions to lead you through writing an artist statement.

• Why do you like to make art?
• What subjects do you prefer? Why?
• What processes and techniques do you use? Why?
• How is your work different from others?
• What do you see in your artwork?
• What are your goals and aspirations as an artist?
• Who or what inspires you?
• How have you changed as an artist in the past year?

Sample artist statements:

Allison Hill

Vian Sora

Leslie Alexandria

Sasha Pepper