Discover Your Artistic Voice with Whole Artist Mastery
OWN your authentic voice. MAKE compelling work. BE the artist you want to be.
The Whole Artist Philosophy
Being a Whole Artist means knowing why you are inspired by what you are inspired by so you can OWN your authentic, artistic expression. It means knowing how to use the technical means of visual language to MAKE work that conveys what you want your work to express. And it means knowing who you are and what you want for your art so you can BE confident in your self expression and the way you show up as an artist.
The Artistic Identity Triad
Making Whole Art requires integrating your emotional feelings and intellectual thoughts with the physical medium that best expresses your voice, and conveys the intention in your work.
When there is an equal yet dynamic balance of the emotional, intellectual, and physical elements in a work of art, one’s experience of the artwork transcends each individual element allowing for a “Whole Experience” that is indescribably resonant.
The Four Phases of Creating Whole Art
Reckless Abandon
Pure, uninhibited self expression; when starting a painting, hold 0% expectations and 100% kindness for yourself.
Critical Analysis
To move a painting out of Reckless Abandon use critical analysis as opposed to judgmental criticism.
Integration
Compositional decisions are informed by emotional expression; you know what you WANT to do without knowing what you are actually GOING to do in a painting.
Resolution
Can you say “I enjoy my painting up close, from far away, at all times of the day and night, and feel something inexplicable each time I see the painting?”
Finding your unique artistic expression is one of the greatest challenges for any artist. In order to create works that truly resonate, you must find your own voice within. All Whole Artist Mastery online art classes and in-person art programs emphasize self-expression art and unearthing your artistic identity. For those truly seeking to explore their own artistic vision, the Individual Programs are the best offering. Marianne Mitchell will guide you through an artist mentoring program specifically designed to reveal your authentic voice and art style.
Individual Art Mentor Program - Discover Your Personal Artistic Expression
Become a whole artist and uncover your artistic identity with Whole Artist Mastery. Whole Artist Mastery Individual Programs offer one-on-one, individual instruction that create a safe space for you to find your art style and explore your self expression as you gain confidence in your very own artist voice.