What is visual literacy?

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader

Have you ever looked at a piece of art and thought:

I could do that… but why is this art?

That uncomfortable pause that follows?
It’s not a lack of talent.
It’s not a lack of creativity.
And it’s definitely not proof that art is a secret club you weren’t invited into.

It’s a lack of visual literacy.

I just published a new video where I talk about:

  • What visual literacy actually is
  • Why it builds confidence instead of pretension
  • How it helps self-taught artists stop second-guessing themselves
  • And why learning to look critically matters more than ever in a media-saturated, AI-influenced world

Visual literacy isn’t about fancy language or liking the “right” kind of art.
It’s about having the words, and the clarity, to trust your own seeing.

​🎥 Watch here​

Because you don’t need more rules.
You need permission to look, choose, and mean what you make.

Remember: proudly call yourself an artist.
Together, we are Artist Strong.

Carrie

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I help self-taught artists who have a home studio, feeling stuck with their art, move from wondering what’s next to confidently expressing themselves through unique, original art.