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Use your hands from "summary" of Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon

Creating things with our hands is an important part of the creative process. Using our hands allows us to physically engage with the world around us, to manipulate objects and materials, and to bring our ideas to life in a tangible way. When we use our hands, we are not just thinking about our work, we are actively engaging with it, shaping it, molding it, and refining it through touch and physical interaction. There is a special connection that comes from working with our hands, a sense of intimacy and immediacy that is hard to replicate through digital means. When we use our hands to create, we are able to fully immerse ourselves in the process, to feel the texture of the materials, the weight of the tools, and the resistance of the surfaces we are working with. This physical engagement allows us to tap into our intuition and to access a deeper level of creativity that may be harder to reach through purely mental means. In a world that is increasingly dominated by screens and keyboards, the act of using our hands to create becomes even more vital. By stepping away from our devices and engaging with physical materials, we can break free from the constraints of digital interfaces and reconnect with the world in a more direct and tactile way. This hands-on approach can help us to break out of creative ruts, to explore new ideas and techniques, and to rediscover the joy of making things with our own two hands. So, whether you are an artist, a writer, a designer, or simply someone who wants to inject more creativity into your life, remember the power of using your hands. Get your hands dirty, experiment with different materials, and allow yourself to play and explore without worrying about the end result. Embrace the physicality of making things, and see where it takes you on your creative journey.
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    Steal Like An Artist

    Austin Kleon

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