An artist statement should be two to three paragraphs that describe your artwork, how you create it and the inspiration behind it. It is not the same as your biography or resume and once written, can be adapted to fit your needs. Examples could include submitting work to a gallery, for a solo exhibition, even for interviews with local papers or magazines. Be sure to write your statement in first (active) person.
The rule of thumb is that your statement should be 150-200 words and at the most, a one-pager. Your statement should answer in just a few sentences the three W’s about your work:
1. What you do – what mediums you use, subjects you paint, and materials you prefer.
2. How you do it – do you paint plain air or in the studio or both? Do you work from photographs, paint from life, or both? Do you paint local scenes or from travels abroad?
3. Why do you do it – what inspires you to paint?
Write all your thoughts down and then edit to ensure your statement is concise. For more detailed information, search the internet for information on writing an artist statement, there are numerous resources available.