Why Your Story Matters in Your Art!
- Andy McIlvain
- 13 hours ago
- 1 min read
Video from Helen Norton - An Artist Forever
Why Your Story Matters in Your Art!
"Why Your Story Matters in Your Art
Your artist voice is your story — and this video is all about why that story matters in the art you make.
Your artist voice is more than technique — it’s your story.
Every painting, mark, or color choice is a reflection of how you’ve lived, felt, and seen the world.
In this studio talk, Helen explains why learning to trust your own life — not trends or approval — is the foundation of authentic art. From Goya’s darkness to Bonnard’s quiet domestic light, history shows that truth‑telling is the real creative power.
If you’ve ever doubted your “style” or struggled to find your voice, this short reflection will help you reconnect with what’s already yours.
Artwork: Francisco de Goya, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
Artwork: Pierre Bonnard, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
Chapters 00:00 Your story is your voice 01:30 How artists invalidate their own stories 03:00 Lessons from Goya and Bonnard 05:00 Trusting your experiences 07:00 The balance between truth and audience