Fun Techniques to Help You Write Your Artist’s Statement

If you’re like most artists writing your artist’s statement is one of those projects that you dread even more than root canal. Having helped thousands of artists over the years tackle this job I was delighted to come across two fun techniques to help you write your artist’s statement. These tools, “freewriting” and “mind-mapping”, are powerful brainstorming strategies used by creative individuals as well as innovative CEOs of major corporations. So, why not give them a try?

Freewriting

This is the process of spontaneously or automatically writing without any hesitation. You may want to give yourself a time limit, such as 5-15 minutes. I recommend setting a timer. Begin pouring out what ever thoughts and ideas come to mind about why you create your art. Write without any regard to spelling, grammar, punctuation, neatness, or style. Do not judge or correct as you write. You can do this later. The purpose is to allow a free flowing process of ideas to appear so that you can later organize them into a coherent statement.

After you have this done, you can refer to a detailed articles I’ve written about writing your artist’s statement.

Mind-Mapping

The second strategy that is very popular is mind-mapping. A mind map is often created around a single word or text, placed in the center, to which associated ideas, words and concepts are added. Using arrows or dotted lines, you can connect that main idea to other relevant ideas that answer the “how” and “why” based on the central idea. Visualize this as branches and sub-branches of a tree. Use blank, unlined paper.

You may want to start with freewriting and then import your key words and phrases into the mind-map. No matter which strategy you use to help you get your ideas and writing juices flowing remember that the process may takes several attempts. Practice the strategies over a period of time.

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Please don’t hesitate to contact me for help. My specialty is writing Art Statements for artists to use for promotion and longer Art Reviews which I publish and provide promotional services.

This is useful for artists who struggle when they have to write about their art. Artists use my writing on their websites, social media profiles, exhibition catalogues, grant submissions, blog posts, press releases, artists’ books and more.

My writing for artists has led to increasing their art sales, attracting publicity, gaining representation, and building confidence. My writing has also helped them face the task of writing their own materials

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