Amanda Jones_Statement Outline

1. Making art is something that I love. It's always been a constant in my life, and it always will be there. I feel that it's not only a record of my life, but it has become an extention of my very being. I have always been intimidated by people in general, and in the past I've had a hard time expressing myself with the ease which most everybody else seemed to be born with. But I don't have to tell people how I view the world, because my artwork does it for me. It is my way to connect with people, and with myself.

2. Strong
Experimental
Imperfect
Different reality
Aware
Caring

3.
What do you like best about what you do?
       I like that I can look back at what I've done and see my progression. I can see where I've improved and how my technique has evolved. I love knowing that I have the ability to make sense out of my chaos.

What do you mean when you say that a piece has turned out really well?
     I mean that I can finally accept that other people will view my work, and though some may dislike it, I can still view it with pride.

What patterns emerge in your work; Is there a pattern in the way you select materials or the way you use color, texture or light?
     I draw or paint people a lot, however most of my works often contain aspects of nature or animals. I have been painting for years, and now that I begin to explore different materials, such as chalk and pen, I am beginning to understand that there are many ways to accomplish any task.I have certain preferences, regarding surfaces that I plan to work on, because the character of the medium is directly affected by the character of the surface. Painting on a canvas allows far more freedom for me, as I can pile on as much paint as I want. However, I need to be more mindful of the choices that I make when I paint on something like paper, where water must be used in moderation.