Steal Like an Artist

Name: Steal Like an Artist
Author: Sumanth p

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Things You Need To Know About Being Creative

Everything in this world is a remix or an upgrade
What we call original is just an edited version of an inspiration.
" What is originality? - undetected plagiarism." - William Ralph Inge
A good artist understands nothing comes from nowhere, all creative work builds on what came before.

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Don't Wait Until You Know Who You Are To Get Started

Start early, don't wait to find your voice before getting started
When you put more of your work out in the world you will eventually figure out your voice.
It is in the act of making things, that we figure out who we are.
Imitate your favourite artists and idols understand their perspectives and behaviours.
Don't simply copy, instead understand , learn , create and release your own version of the idea

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Use Your Hands

Step away from your screens
Try using more of your hands to write or create art.
It's proven that, when you use your body creative ideas flow more easily.
Screens distract us and hinder our creative flow

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Side Projects And Hobbies Are Important

"The work you do procrastinating is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life" - Jessica hish
The stuff that you do in your free time is probably the ones you will thrive at.
In your hobbies creativity flourishes and your interest is peaked

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Do Good Work And Share With People

Don't worry about your ideas getting stolen.
Share your process for the world to see and learn
Doing good work is difficult, but you eventually get better
But sharing good work is very easy. Just use any social media you are comfortable with.
The chances are that,nobody is going to read it in the beginning. But don't do it for them, do it for yourself.

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Be Nice , The World Is Small

Be nice, connect with people around the world
Geography is not our master anymore,and networking is easier then ever.
You are only as good as people you sorround yourself with,this translates to the digital world as well, follow people that have positive impact in your life.

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Be Boring, It's The Only Way To Get Work Done

"Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work." - Gustave Flaubert
It is very boring to be creative and you will find it hard to maintain a social life.
But creating beautiful art is the reward you reap.

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Creativity Is Subtraction

Choose what to leave out
You can't possibly create everything you ever set your eyes on.
So carefully choose your work, and give your everything to it.
“Telling yourself you have all the time in the world, all the colors in the palette, that just kills creativity.”- jack white

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Sumanth p

@sumanthp

CURATOR'S NOTE

This book as thought me to get out of my comfort zone and Create. Everything in this world is a remix of what came before. You just have to know how to steal it.

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