The One-Sentence Artist Statement
is totally different from a tagline (right?)
“This process of reflection and explanation can offer clarity to the artist themselves, as well as to their audience.” - Adam Ming
I probably need TWO one-sentence artist statements
I’ll stop there for now, but there’s a whole secondary aspect of my work that may require its own one-sentence artist statement, which is what this newsletter is all about: my shift toward visual storytelling, my experience of making art a habit, and my mission to get as many people as possible doing it too. :)
I’ve been thinking about revisiting my tagline for The Habit of Art, which currently says: “An illustrated newsletter by Kelcey Ervick about writing, drawing, and storytelling as radical acts (that look a lot like sitting at a desk).” But I also like it.
Do you have a tagline/mission statement/one-sentence artist? Feel free to share or test one out in the comments!
Links
Dana Kaye’s Your Book, Your Brand.
Adam Ming’s newsletter The Ten Minute Artist and the post with the Artist Statement exercise.
Dan Blank’s newsletter The Creative Shift and his book Be the Gateway.
News & Events
This was exciting: My graphic memoir The Keeper was featured in this article, “How to Become a Fearless Storyteller and Leader,” at Forbes!
I’m in Omaha this week!
Tuesday, March 19, 6PM: Book reading and signing at the Bookworm
Wednesday, March 20, 3:30PM: Author Talk:“From the Soccer Field to the University Classroom: Celebrating Title IX in Women's History Month"
Wednesday, March 20, 7:30PM: Writers Workshop Reading Series Presents Kelcey Ervick
Thursday, March 21, 6PM: Workshop focusing on graphic narratives and DIY zines: "Image + Text: Transform Your Writing with Drawings, Diagrams, Comics, & Collage"
Thanks for reading The Habit of Art by Kelcey Ervick, an illustrated newsletter about writing, drawing, and storytelling as radical acts (that look a lot like sitting at a desk). I love writing and drawing these posts and am grateful to everyone who follows along! I am author of four books, including the graphic memoir, The Keeper. Inspired by my own shift toward visual storytelling, I co-edited (with Tom Hart) The Field Guide to Graphic Literature, which is about making all kinds of comics, graphic poetry, and literary collage.
And then, there's the screenplay logline: "A multi-talented Midwest author-artist-professor, who struggles with her creative identity, is challenged by her father to define her work. She realizes that her central subject has been badass women who are treated badly, and deepens her bond with her dad.
I love it! Thanks! And you are one badass woman of whom I am extremely proud! Love ❤️ you!