Artistic Statement

Artistic Statement

In the past few months I have not only discovered graphite is my preferred medium, but that my hands alone are my preferred tool. From just recently being introduces to charcoal I have realized I enjoy any form of medium in which I am not restricted from using my own two hands as a method of working with it. Since the focus in this creative journey was portraiture I found that the most challenging of all obstacles was never the process, but was to look at the finished product without picking out mistakes that were not actually there, to remember that it is not the end product that dictates the artist, but the process, the obstacles, the artists journey that is truly important. “To let go of the final product and focus on the process.” –Ms. Curtis

I enjoyed exploring different mediums and the freedom given with each. The open atmosphere of the studio allowed creativity to roam freely, to flow with minimal restrictions.  In reading this I hope you can also see just how important the journey is. I wanted to challenge people, but most importantly I wanted to challenge myself. 

Nur Al-Ebeid June, 2014