Name/Class: Matthew Ouimet

ARTIST STATEMENT
What is an artist statement?

A general introduction to your work, a body of work, or a specific project.

Your artist statement is about facts, a basic introduction to your art; it's not instructions
on what to experience, what to think, how to feel, how to act, or where to stand, and if it
is, you better do a rewrite. Please answer the questions below & then compose your
artist statement in paragraph form. The artist statement should be 3-5 paragraphs
including 3-5 sentences each.

1. Why do you make art? What inspires you?

2. How did you choose your logo idea? What was your thought process on your
designs?

3. What does your logo and trademark mean to you?

4. Explain your symbolism. What does each part signify &/or represent?

5. What is unique/special about your logo and trademark?

6. What tool/technique did you like the best that you used to create your logo?

7. What was the most challenging part about creating a logo from scratch?

8. How does your logo connect to your TM?

9. Were you able to transform your idea into a graphic? Or did your plan change?

10. How did you incorporate detail into your design?

 11. How did you incorporate color into your graphic?

12. How did you include value changes and contrast?

13. What is the most successful part of your logo/trademark?

14. What needs some work?

Assessment
_35_/35 Comprehend-Directions
_20_/20 Were all the brainstorming activities (Logo Lab) completed on time with unique
and creative designs?
_5_/5 Did you create a logo & trademark from scratch? (did not use any
images/graphics you didnt make)
_5_/5 Did you create a trademark that connects your trademark to your logo without
just copying it?
_5_/5 Is your logo design personal to you? (does it accurately represent you?)

_17_/20 Create- Craftsmanship

_4_/5 Does your logo seem finished and well-made? (does it look good?)
_4_/5 Did you incorporate detail into your logo? (is it interesting to look at? Is it eye
catching?)
_5_/5 Does your logo have contrast, value & color changes?
_4_/5 Are all of your lines & marks purposeful?

_18_/20 Transfer- Studio Habits

_13_/15 Was each class / all work time used wisely? (ALWAYS working to complete
project, not using phone,
not playing games, not distracting others, etc.)
_5_/5 Did you ask questions to better your project?

_25_/25 Reflect-Critique
_20_/20 Did you fully complete the artist statement, using complete sentences and
paragraphs?
_5_/5 Did you reflect on your work through grading yourself (self-assessment)?

_95_/100 Total Points Final

Grade:________

Any additional comments:

I wish I had more options to the filters.

I used most of my personality into my logo. It did take very long for me to
come up with my logos design. I am a creative person and making art just shows
my creativity. I dont aspire to anything right now my logo just shows who I am as a
person and I would like to be something unique to me. The shield represents strong
physically and mentally, the wings represent wildlife. Earth represents my love for
the planet. The reason the wing is a metallic color its meant to represent metal. It
is unique and has a lot of meaning behind it.

Making earth was the hardest part I like using the filters and gradients to give
life to my logo. My logo connects TM through science with the space, metals, and
wildlife.

I use filters and gradients. I was able to transform it into a graphic. I used my
favorite colors and other colors that work for the design. I made certain shapes
stand out more than others. I wish I could have found a better filter to make the
wings like they were made out of titanium. The inner part of the shield.