In his book Steal Like An Artist, 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative, Austin Kleon tells us that nothing is original, so embrace influence, school yourself through the work of others, remix and reimagine to discover your own path.
The path seems clearer and with sayings like “Write what you like, not what you know”.Austin Kleon’s unique perspective on creativity, as presented in his book, is a refreshing take on the concept, despite his unconventional view on originality steal
Austin Kleon’s unique perspective on creativity, as presented in his book, is a refreshing take on the concept, despite his unconventional view on originality.
This book is a must-read for those trying to find creativity, and his latest book,“Keep Going, 10 Ways to Stay Creative In Good Times and Bad”, offers encouragement on just doing the work of creativity. Austin Kleon's book is a valuable resource for those searching for creativity. His latest work, “Keep Going, 10 Ways to Stay Creative In Good Times and Bad”, provides practical advice on how to engage in the creative process
Quotes
“Don't just steal the style, steal the thinking behind the style. You don't want to look like your heroes; you want to look like your heroes.”
“You have to dress for the job you want, not the job you have, and you have to start doing the work you want to be doing.”