Spend the morning crafting your artist statement with well-known Bellingham artist and author, Nancy Canyon. Samples of artist statements will provide ideas for writing a unique document that includes quotes and third person exposition detailing one’s unique style, influences, techniques, and purpose. Artist bios will be covered as separate but inclusive documents, and updating the statement and bio for unique art opportunities. Hone a statement through simple exercises, capturing a succinct snapshot of your artistic creations. Bring a notebook and pen and join the fun. Artist/author, Nancy Canyon, MFA, paints and writes in Historic Fairhaven. Her paintings, poems, and stories are published in magazines, anthologies, and on book covers. She participates in the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour (WAST) and will show at Allied Arts in September, 2018. Her book The Daily Artist: Day-By-Day Prompts for Your Art Practice will be available from Two Sylvia’s Press early next year. Her book of poems,“Saltwater”is available at Village Books and Allied Arts. See www.nancycanyon.com and canyonwriter.blogspot.com/ for more information.