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Name: Steal Like an Artist
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Author: Austin Kleon

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What’s in it for me? Discover why every great artist is a thief.

Who do you think is the biggest thief of all time? Maybe John Dillinger? Or The Great Train Robbers? What if, actually, it was Picasso, or Dali?

Behind every great work of art is another great work of art. Creative work does not happen in a vacuum; it is the product of the hard work of generations and generations of artists. Any artist worth his salt would mine this artistic legacy as much as he could: in short, he wouldn’t be afraid to steal someone else’s idea.

In these blinks you’ll discover how you can be influenced by your artistic heroes, and how you can make it as a creative in the modern world.

In these blinks, you’ll also find out

what Nick Cave and Conan O’Brien have in common;
why the idea of original art is BS; and
why you should move out of your city.

There’s no such thing as completely original art.

What makes great art great? Many people assume that originality is what defines greatness: art can only be brilliant if it’s something nobody’s seen before.

This can push artists into a struggle to make completely original art. No matter how hard they try, however, they’ll always fail. No art or artist is completely original – not Picasso, Dali, or W. B. Yeats.

All art is a product of the artist’s influences. Artists aren’t original at all – they take (or steal!) what others have done, then take it another step.

The Beatles, for example, started as a cover band. They only started writing their own songs after they’d mastered the work of their heroes.

Artistic influences are sort of like genetics. Every child is a mix of their parents’ genes. A person’s DNA isn’t new or original, but the specific output of it is.

This means that artistic work begins when you find the right art to steal or build upon. So surround yourself with art that’s worth stealing!

A good way to do this is to create your own artistic family tree. First, find an artist or other creative person whose work you deeply admire. Then immerse yourself in their world: put their pictures on your wall, figure out what made them tick, and learn the strategies they used to create the work you love.

Next, you can learn about three people who influenced the person whose work you love, and repeat the process with them. You can keep going with this as far as you like. The more your tree branches out, the more ideas you’ll be able to incorporate into your own work.

Ultimately, you should view yourself as the latest branch on the tree. When you feel connected to the legacy of great artists, you’ll be even more inspired to go out and create!

Start by imitating your heroes, and finish by emulating them.

So truly original art doesn’t exist. But surely that doesn’t mean you can just copy someone else’s work, does it?

Actually, it sort of does! You certainly can’t plagiarize someone else’s work by passing it off as your own, but copying someone is different – and a great way to start.

Don’t abandon your hobbies and side projects when you refocus your life on art.

When you start on your path as an artist, you may be tempted to abandon your hobbies and side projects so you can fully immerse yourself in your work.

This may seem like a good idea, but limiting yourself in this way can actually hinder your productivity and happiness.

Share your work with others to become well-known, but enjoy the benefits of obscurity first.

Do you want to be famous? Many of us certainly do. Some artists aim to find fame as soon as possible – but don’t go down this path. Gunning to become well-known in the long run is great, but when you first start, obscurity can actually help your career.

Obscurity gives you the chance to be creative and make mistakes. When people know you, every aspect of your work will be scrutinized. You’ll be under much more pressure to create “great” art. It’ll also be harder to experiment, because people will have expectations of you. If you try something new and it doesn’t work out, they’ll complain.

Create an inspiring work space for yourself, but don’t forget to get out sometimes too!

In the eighteenth century, when people wanted to be inspired by powerful art, they had to travel to the Mediterranean to see the great Renaissance statues and frescoes. Nowadays, you just have to turn on your computer or phone.

This means artists can view and create work from the comfort of their own homes. If you want to maximize your creativity, you need to carefully design your home environment.

Value the praise you receive, and don’t let the criticism get you down.

The internet is a great tool for getting your creative juices flowing, but it also has its downsides. If you put your work online, you’ll have to deal with a lot of vitriol and criticism from people who don’t like you or your art.

When you get harassed or criticized, don’t let it bring you down and certainly don’t stop creating. Ignore the negativity, or turn your anger inward and let it inspire you.

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Steal Like an Artist (2012) will help you unlock the secret to creating great art: theft. No artist creates their work in a vacuum: all art is influenced by the art that came before it. Steal Like an Artist teaches you how to “steal” from the work of your heroes, and use it to create something new and unique. It also provides important advice on using the internet to launch your career, so others can enjoy your creativity!

Wer Steal Like an Artist lesen sollte

Artists or other creative types
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Über den Autor

Austin Kleon is an artist, writer and poet. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Morning Edition, and he recently published a book of poetry entitled Newspaper Blackout.

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