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Writing an Artist Statement

Create an artist statement using art vocabulary to describe personal choices in art making.
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The Journey
Artist: Alice Work
Artist Statement

I used acrylic paint and ink on this painting.  Their are a variety of marks and colors I repeated to create rhythm. The colors of rich blues and greens are my favorite. I used value to bring my subject forward.  I was surprised when I could see the marks through the blue ink background. This is the second elephant in a series.   
VOCABULARY
ELEMENTS OF ART: The visual components of color, form, line,
shape, space, texture, and value.
Line An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line
may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or
abstract.
Shape An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to
height and width.
Form An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses
volume; includes height, width AND depth (as in a cube, a
sphere, a pyramid, or a cylinder). Form may also be free
flowing.
Value The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. White is the
lightest value; black is the darkest. The value halfway
between these extremes is called middle gray.
Space An element of art by which positive and negative areas are
defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art .
Color An element of art made up of three properties: hue, value,
and intensity.
• Hue: name of color
• Value: hue’s lightness and darkness (a color’s value
changes when white or black is added)
• Intensity: quality of brightness and purity (high
intensity= color is strong and bright; low intensity=
color is faint and dull)
Texture An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look
as if they might feel if touched.
PRINCIPLES OF ART: Balance, emphasis, movement, proportion,
rhythm, unity, and variety; the means an artist uses to organize
elements within a work of art.
Rhythm A principle of design that indicates movement, created
by the careful placement of repeated elements in a work
of art to cause a visual tempo or beat.
Balance A way of combining elements to add a feeling of
equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Major types are
symmetrical and asymmetrical.
Emphasis
(contrast)
A way of combining elements to stress the differences
between those elements.
Proportion A principle of design that refers to the relationship of
certain elements to the whole and to each other.
Gradation A way of combining elements by using a series of
gradual changes in those elements. (large shapes to
small shapes, dark hue to light hue, etc)
Harmony A way of combining similar elements in an artwork to
accent their similarities (achieved through use of
repetitions and subtle gradual changes)
Variety A principle of design concerned with diversity or
contrast. Variety is achieved by using different shapes,
sizes, and/or colors in a work of art.
Movement A principle of design used to create the look and feeling
of action and to guide the viewer’s eye throughout the
work of art.
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After you complete the worksheet you will take it to the computer lad.  The ideas  on your worksheet will be used to write  your artist statement.  Print your artist statement and staple it to your worksheet.

Elements and principles of art.  

 A worksheet to copy  if you lose your

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A clear and intelligent artist’s statement will make you stand out from the crowd and will show people that you are a thoughtful and deliberate artist. Writing your statement can be a difficult process, but it is also an enormously valuable exercise as it can help you to achieve a greater understanding of yourself as an artist. Here is a helpful guide to steer you in the right direction.

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Artist-Statement
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