13 Rules for Artists

How to Challenge Yourself and Stay Creative

Amy Ropple, Parker Middle School in Reading, Massachusetts

Made by Grade 8 Art Elective, Spring 2003

1. Do something new each time you make a piece of art.

2. Try new materials and processes.  Don't limit yourself!

3. Keep an open mind.
4. LOOK around you.
5. Don't get upset about the artwork you make.
6. After mastering one way of working with an idea, try doing it a different way - you might get a better result.
7. Try never to do the exact same thing twice.
8. Learn background information and do research about the idea you are interested in working on.
9. Keep the fun of art alive!
10. Get opinions from others.
11. Do something original.  Copying is for learning only.  Use your own ideas in your art.
12. Practice = growth.
13. Stay focused.