We are all inspired by the work that others in our art or profession have done, and they have a strong influence over our early work until we get better and develop our own unique style. In diverse artistic endeavors like painting, photography, writing and music there are very few totally new to the world creations. In this excellent book, Kleon makes the distinction between “stealing” and plagiarism: Imitating the style and mindset of the artists that you admire is OK copying their works is not. Just start creating, taking inspiration from those who have gone before you – you’ll get better with practice. That’s the central message of Steal Like an Artist. But you don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon is a wonderful little book that is designed for anyone who is ever has had a desire to create something amazing, but doesn’t know where to start.Īll of us, when we were first starting out with a new creative venture, have felt inadequate – like whatever we would create could never compare well to what masters of the art form have produced.
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