How to write Artist statement

I searched through various websites to see the format of how to write an Artist Statement, and the following are the points that I think are answered in Artist Statement

Points to take into before writing an artist statement:-

• Make "I" statements, rather than "you" statements.
• Talk about what your art does for you.
• Avoid relative remarks that have been made about your art by third parties.
• Always give readers the choice to agree or disagree with you.
• Avoid unclear references to anything else that requires detailed explanation, example music, art and history. If reference is must, explain it fast so that people know what you're talking about.
• Tell the story about what led up to your art only if it's short and really relevant.
  Avoid comparing yourself to other artists.
• Before you go public with your statement, get feedback. Show your art and statement to friends, and maybe even a stranger or two.

What information should be included?

Though it is a matter of personal choice, but there are a few questions you might choose to think about:

• Why do you create art and what does it mean to you?
• How does the creation of art make you feel? What emotions do you wish to express?
• If the statement refers to a specific piece, why did you choose to represent this piece in this way? What do you call the piece and why? What materials did you use?
• What inspires you? How are your inspirations expressed in your work?
• What message are you trying to convey to the viewer?
• How much time is spent creating your pieces?
• How is your work a reflection of you?
• What artists (living or dead) have influenced you?
• What are your vision/beliefs?
• What are your targets for the future?
• What are your techniques and style and how do these relate to the medium?
• How do your techniques and style relate to your vision/beliefs?
  

Art statements that I read
Richard Hunt
http://www.richardhunt.us/pages/STATEM-1.html (Read on 18/02/09)

WRITING YOUR ARTIST'S STATEMENT- Molly Gordon

How did you get into this work?
Work – I take work as field. How I got into this field was due to the fact I couldn’t enrol into a course of my choice as I was late comer so I selected art and design as my alternative of subject to study.

How do you feel when work is going well?
Feel confident and happy.

What are your favourite things about your work?
The processing stage.

Jot down short phrases that capture your thoughts.
Twist and turns
Last minute changes

Make a list of words and phrases that communicate your feelings about your work and your values.
Include words you like, words that make you feel good, words that communicate your values or fascinations.
Be loose. Be happy. Be real.

Realist, abstract, colourful, open, different, clear, ambiguous, manipulated, deep, dynamic, strong.

Answer these questions as simply as you can. Your answers are the meat and potatoes of your stew. Let them be raw and uncut for now.
What is your favourite tool? Why?
Effects, because it lets me change the subject to how I want it to look like

What is your favourite material? Why?
Material- Application – Photoshop

What do you like best about what you do?
The new look of a design

What do you mean when you say that a piece has turned out really well?
Achieved my targets

What is your favourite colour? List three qualities of the colour. Consider that these qualities apply to your work.
Black- Dark, Hides many things, Obvious
White- Pure, Clean, Smooth
Maroon- Bold, Deep

Write five sentences that tell the truth about your connection to your work. If you are stuck, start by filling in the blanks below.
I begin a piece by thinking about the theme, requirements and criteria.
I know a piece is done when I achieved all the set targets required and the final product is working properly.
When my work is going well, I am filled with a sense of confidence (feeling of being capable of doing good job).
When people see my work, I'd like them to comment, though I would like them to compliment but criticism leave me more room for improvement.