You can't be unique, always. So, Personalize your work. - Deepstash

You can't be unique, always. So, Personalize your work.

Originality is overrated. Every great artist and writer has been influenced by others. Which takes longer: creating an original idea or building on existing ones?

Never be afraid to be inspired by others' work. You can only copy those who encourage you. Instead of "stealing" their ideas, use them to inspire your own. Great art starts with someone else doing something extraordinary, then adding something new through practice and experimentation to give it its voice (your voice!).

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Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon is a book that speaks about creativity and art. It's a must-read for every artist, writer or person involved with or passionate about the creative process.

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