Artist Statement

How do you write an artist statement? What should I say about my work? Why should I write one, other than the fact that Ms. McBride said I have to?

Here are some interesting sites with information about writing an artist statement that should help you.

http://www.mollygordon.com/resources/marketingresources/artstatemt/

http://www.artistsfoundation.org/art_pages/resources/resources_arts_statement.htm

http://www.artist-statement.com/whatisanartstate.html