As creatives we can come up against many roadblocks that keep us from creating the art we love. In Master Artist I will guide you on your Pathway to Success growing from Dreamer to Believer. My hope is this assessment will help serve as a guide refelcting on where you are as you take your first steps on your journey, growing in awareness of areas you can take action in..Your assessment results will include a note of encouragement as well as a list of next step options to support you along your journey to becoming a Master Artist. I look forward to connecting with you in the Pathway to Success in Master Artist.Ann
What statement best describes your current scheduled studio time for creating?
A.
Inability to find regular time each week to create, I typically create artworks 1-12 times a year.
B.
I’m typically engaged in creating around 12-36 times a year.
C.
I consider myself a part-time artist and I create 1-3 times a week, around 10+ hours a week.
D.
I create on a daily basis 3-5 times a week, 20+ hours, personally and I’m building a body of artworks.
E.
I create on a daily basis 4-5 times a week, 30+ hours, building a body of artworks which I sell; I experience provision with my Artworks.
2.
What statement best describes how you draw Realism from the world around you?
A.
I draw Realism by tracing.
B.
I experience success in creating my own ideas drawing realism with my art skill (not tracing) but haven't discovered my Personal Art Style.
C.
I experience success in creating my own unique ideas using freehand Realism with my own unique Personal Style that I’ve discovered.
D.
I am so proud of my freehand drawing in Realism Artworks with my original art style that I've begun to share them with friends and family.
E.
I actively and confidently post and share my Realism Artworks created using my developed Personal Art Style, both locally and globally on my social media and website.
3.
What statement best describes your actions regarding using erasers while drawing Realism of an image you can see?
A.
I use eraser more than pencil when I’m drawing Realism.
B.
I’m aware of eraser dependence, I only erase my lines half of the time while drawing Realism.
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C.
My eraser dependence is ceasing, I rarely use an eraser while drawing Realism.
D.
I use and eraser only occasionally when drawing Realism, as well as for clean up.
E.
I draw Realism without using an eraser, I only use for clean up when complete.
4.
What statement best describes how you respond to the inner Critic when you need to create a Realism Artwork (not imagination drawing)?
A.
The Self-Critic discourages me while creating Realism Artworks and most often stops my creative process.
B.
I’m beginning to discern the Self-Critic’s voice but still struggle to silence it while creating Realism Artworks; the inner critic discourages me most of the time.
C.
I experience feelings of joy and peace, but only less than half the time while I’m creating Realism Artworks; the inner critic discourages me half of the time.
D.
I enjoy creating Realism Artworks and my critical thinking is always constructive, motivating me forward.
E.
I create Realism Artworks with confidence and anticipation, and I engage in regular constructive critique with a mentor or peers.
5.
What statement best describes your current art life community, supporting you in reaching your creative goals?
A.
I’m feeling isolated and lonely with the creative part of my life in my studio/creating area; I experience fear of what others will think of my Realism Artworks.
B.
I have a wonderful safe and friendly learning environment for my creative life in my studio/creating area, but have no Art Team community that I can share my Realism art with.
C.
I am starting to become aware of encouraging creatives around me and want to connect so I can proudly share my Realism Artworks.
D.
I am beginning to seek out an encouraging Art Team community locally with whom I plan to share my Realism Artworks with for feedback.
E.
I am part of an Art Team and I’m developing friendships with other artists like me locally and globally; I share my Realism Artworks and life with other artists.
