Your portfolio might be the strongest part of your application, but a weak statement can still pull the whole thing down. I teach you how to turn your statement into an asset that increases your chances of getting noticed.
Most Students Treat Their Artist Statement Like An Afterthought, And Admissions Teams Can Tell.
You can easily spend months on your portfolio thinking through every visual decision. But when you sit down to write your statement and try to explain your entire body of work from scratch…you have no idea what to say.
The result usually reads something like this:
- Vague, interchangeable lines like “my art is about the relationship between humanspeople and technology”
- Sentences packed with art jargon that sound impressive but say nothing
- A statement that only talks about your ideas and never mentions your materials or your process
None of it reads like you…
And admissions teams have read hundreds of statements that sound exactly like it.
A Strong Statement Lets An Admissions Officer Picture Your Work Just By Reading It
That’s the bar Statement Editing is built around. Instead of vague lines that could describe anyone’s art, I’ll help you get specific about what inspired your work and what went into making it.
We’ll focus on crafting clear, distinct language that actually sounds like the artist behind the portfolio so your statement is one more thing pushing your application towards acceptance.
Here’s How We’ll Take Your Statement From Rushed To Ready
Step 1:
Send Me Your First Draft
You’ll start by sending me whatever you’ve got: a rough first attempt, an outline, or even just notes about your process and ideas. There’s no need to have a polished draft before you reach out.
Step 2:
Get Your Edited Statement Back
Within 3 business days, I’ll send back your edited statement with specific notes on where it’s too abstract, what’s missing, and how to make it sound more connected to your work.
Step 3:
Review & Write Your Final Draft
Apply the edits, tighten up any remaining rough spots, and come out with a final draft that actually feels on par with the level of craft and thought behind your visual work.
OR…Upgrade To The Full Admissions Bundle:
If you’re already interested in coaching, here’s your chance to cover everything else your application needs for one convenient bundle price.
Upgrade to the Art School Admissions Bundle and get:
1:1 Mentoring Session
a one-hour live session to get your direction right from the start so you don’t spend months building around the wrong assumptions ($799 Value)
A Full Portfolio Critique
a complete walkthrough of your portfolio telling you exactly what you need to work on ($1199 Value)
Expert Statement Editing
a thorough edit to make your statement compelling and clear, plus guidance on creating statement notes for each piece as you build ($999 Value)
The BFA Portfolio Guide eBook
a comprehensive guide you can reference at any point of the process ($25 Value)
Quick Answers Before You Send Me Your Draft…
How long until I get my edited statement back?
3 business days from when you submit your draft.
Do I need a finished draft before sending it to you?
No. A rough draft, an outline, or even a few paragraphs of notes about your ideas and process is enough to start with.
Will you rewrite my statement for me?
No. I edit and guide your statement so it’s clearer and more specific, but it stays in your own words and voice, not mine.
What’s the difference between this and 1:1 Mentoring?
Statement Editing focuses specifically on your written narrative. Coaching is live and can cover your portfolio, your direction, and your statement together, depending on what you need.
Can I send you multiple drafts?
Yes, up to two rounds of edits are included with Statement Editing, so you can revise based on my first round of feedback and send it back for a final check.
I’m a parent booking this for my student. How does that work?
You can book on your student’s behalf. Editing notes go directly to your student so they can revise in their own voice.
What if I want more than statement editing?
You can upgrade into the full Art School Admissions Bundle, which includes Statement Editing, a Portfolio Critique, and 1:1 Coaching together.
THE INVESTMENT
Get Your Artist Statement Edited
Expert editing on your artist statement from someone who’s read thousands of them and knows exactly what separates a memorable one from a forgettable one.
$999
Questions? Email Prof Lieu.
Here’s How You’ll Feel About Your Statement After Working Together…
- Your statement finally sounds like you and sets you apart from every other applicant
- You know your ideas and your process are both represented beautifully
- Your written narrative carries the same weight as your visual work
- You’re not relying on jargon to sound serious (and ending up sounding confusing instead)
- You know your statement actually adds to your application and makes your portfolio even stronger
Your Statement Is The Piece Of Your Application You Have The Least Amount Of Time To Practice
You’ve probably redone the same drawing a dozen times to get a final version you really loved. Your statement doesn’t work that way.
It can’t be fully written until your portfolio is finished, so most students are writing it under pressure with a looming deadline and not a lot of time to get a second opinion.
I want to help you make the most of that limited window so you don’t end up with something that sounds like every other application in the pile.
Together, we’ll turn your first draft into a final statement that earns its place next to your portfolio.
