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Spotlight Apr #1/09

Journal Entry: Sat Apr 4, 2009, 3:58 AM




The Artist's Statement

How many of you have written your Artist Statement? Did you find it difficult? How did you do it? What tricks or formula did you use, if you used one?



I ask because I have been trying to write one for years. Now I absolutely need one and still cannot accomplish the feat. One must write truthfully, yet positively about oneself and art, yet leave out the flaws. I cannot seem to do it.I seem to lack a necessary amount of ego needed to complete this project. I see my flaws as challenges I need to conquer to improve, so to me they are vital. I am stuck at this point.


I set out 2 hours ago to write one. I consulted with almight Google for advice, and found some very good articles. One in particular I thought could be helpful was [link] After taking the time to follow all the steps, and feeling somewhat optomistic, I came to the part about writing three paragraphs about yourself. All my previous work came to naught, as I sat there unable to compile all the information into a statement. Frustrated is putting it mildly.


Is there anyone out there that has some advice on how to present yourself in an Artist statement? All help is appreciated, please comment.



Spotlight Feature

Much to my pleasure, the return of my regular Spotlight Feature!

The Featured Artist for this Spotlight is :iconandybuck:

Andy is a fabulous graphite artist from Great Briton. Picture Perfect does not describe the talent and detail of his works! I hope you will be as impressed by his drawings as I was. A great inspiration to all of us out there with pencils in hand. Please do have a visit to his gallery and don't forget to leave behind a comment or two. Let's keep inspiring each other!




The Catwalk


The Catwalk features a snapshot of several artists in our community. These artists all have a thing or two in common. Vision, excellent execution in relaying that Vision, and an amazing amount of skill.







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A Word from the Artist


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"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the night saying, 'I will try again tommorow."-author unknown

My Thanks to You
I truly appreciate every moment my guests spare to visit my gallery, or comment, favorite and watch my work. I have tried rather unsuccessfully to thank everyone individually. As I cannot respond to every action, I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU here and now for all your support and encouragement. I will pledge to ensure an honest effort to be responsive, but sometimes Life demands attention first and foremost....as we all know.

Want to contact me? Email ([link]) or leave me an e-note here on dA.

Comments


I am utterly gobsmacked by your work. Simply Awesome.
I've featured you in my journal here [link]
YAY!! a new piece! I can't wait to see what you are holding back to surprise us with! :D

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