You don't have to be original to be creative from "summary" of Steal Like an Artist 10th Anniversary Gift Edition with a New Afterword by the Author by Austin Kleon
Creativity is often seen as the ability to come up with something entirely new and original. However, the truth is that nothing is completely original. Everything is influenced by what has come before it. We are all influenced by the things we see, read, and experience in our lives. As the artist Pablo Picasso once said, "Good artists copy, great artists steal."When we create, we are not starting from scratch. We are building on the ideas, experiences, and works of those who have come before us. This is not a bad thing. In fact, it is essential to the creative process. By taking inspiration from others, we can learn, grow, and create something new and unique. Creativity is not about being original; it is about being authentic. It is about taking what inspires us and putting our own spin on it. It is about blending different influences and ideas to creat...
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