Comments on: What Do You Call Yourself?

By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:47:14 +0000

Richard: I encourage all of my clients to call themselves artists. Thinking in terms of mediums is a lower level kind of thinking. Higher level thinking is “I’m an artist. I use whatever medium is necessary to convey my ideas.”

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By: Richard A. Silva

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:32:49 +0000

In reply to Beth.

Because all the mediums that I express myself in, I have been thinking of an appropriate title. I have gone through all the permutations from the general term, “Artist” to all the ones specifically referring to the medium, i.e. “Pa8nter”, “Sculptor”, “Ceramicist'”, erc., which are all too exact/limiting to the exclusion of all others.
It occurred to me that all my mediums are experienced visually, so I was going to use “Visualist” but having Googled it, it would seem that the word has a different definition not properly applicable.
I am going to settle with “Fine/Commercial Artist”.
I did come up with another term that does not exist and therefore, I can put my own spin on it.
But I’m not sure. It may be too exotic:
What do you all think of “Visiualique”?
Of course this will lead to explanations but I will respond by naming those mediums that I am currently interested in/known for.
I may also ask what they are looking for because sometimes interesting commissions come out of the blue.

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By: Jeni GrayRoberts

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:46:24 +0000

In reply to Kim Rhoney.

And…11 years after your comment, I stumble upon it. Thank you for this title. I have been struggling with what to call myself and Creative Entrepreneur is perfect for me. I just changed my name tag I wear at networking events.

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By: Andrea

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:00:46 +0000

In reply to Patrick Gracewood.

Honestly, people don’t know what a Sculptor is? UGH, Our school systems have removed culture and art and focused on STEM, it’s really too bad.

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By: Damn Good Advice - Intro - NATE METZ - Art Blog - art journal - photoNATE METZ – Art Blog

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:40:57 +0000

[…] through the art itself. I like the self-title of cultural provocateur. Recently Alyson Stanfield blogged about what we artists call ourselves. Until the end of April, I stilled identified with my day job […]

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By: Are You Walking the Talk? — Art Biz Blog

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:00:36 +0000

[…] this question helps you go beyond the title “Artist” (or whatever you call yourself) and get to the heart of what makes you […]

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By: Laura Gammons

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:12:20 +0000

My day job that pays the bills is not “Artist.” I work at that job between 40-45 hours a week. For 18 years I have been known by that job title. But in my heart I am an artist. Frankly, that is all I want to do and that is my core being. I justified calling myself an artist because there are 168 hours in a week. If I spend 45 of those hours doing my “day job”, that leaves me with 123 other hours in the week where I get to be who I really am…an ARTIST! I may not spend all of those hours creating art or working my art business…but percentage-wise…my day job is only 25% of who I really am…and even when I do that job I use creative approaches to solve problems. SO…definitely ARTIST….and since people expect us to be interresting, I am working on letting that light shine, too! As a result, my art and my confidence are gradually improving!

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By: Francine Grimard

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 02:08:36 +0000

I am a creator : Painter, digital artist, writer, illustrator, teacher.

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By: Vered Galor

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:24:51 +0000

Theresa, after many years of working in the art field in different capacities and hearing all the argument for and against calling oneself an artist, I can say that if you feel as an artist call yourself an ARTIST with pride.
I strongly believe that being an artist is a calling and you create because you can and need to. What you call yourself really does not matter at the end, does it.
However, you do kind of, need to give an answer when asked what do you do, don’t’ you. I answer, “I am an artist” and if the person is interested to know more and ask “what kind of art do you do”, I explain, as short and as clear as I can, I do photographic digital collages, right now.
I give an answer, but leave the it open!

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By: Theresa

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:14:09 +0000

I have also called myself a painter, but then I was mistaken for a house painter! I am getting used to the title of artist since it’s the title I’m given by other people, but I still sometimes internally flinch when I give it to myself. Of course this is due to other people who state that a person is presumptious who calls themself an artist. Afterall, it’s just a job title like any other.

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