What is an Artist Statement?

Question: What is an Artist Statement!?

I'm suppose to write my own artist statement for a illustration class I'm taking!. I'm not sure what a artist statement should be written like!. I mean what do I say!?

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

1-don't worry so much about how to begin or end
2-Keep in mind the guidelines you have to follow
3-you"ll get an idea of your first few sentences!.
4-Describe your philosophy,
5-Describe your vision,
6-Describe your passion towards your artistic creations
7-Generally from that ideas will come from the ideas
So , The essay is all about you, so just be yourself,
good luck, with all my best wishes!.
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well you say your name
then!?
What do you like to draw!?
Why do you draw certain images!?
what inspires you, other artists, music, places people anything!?

drawing what makes you happiest -
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