In this book, Austin Kleon shares about topics he wish he knew when he was starting out as an artist. Which covers;
Finding your voice,Networking, The importance of Failure.
You don’t need to be original, you just need to make something good.
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Use other people’s work as inspiration, not plagiarism.
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Networking is important, but don’t force it.
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Be open to collaboration and feedback.
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Embrace failure and use it as a learning opportunity.
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Keep a daily routine and make time for your art every day.
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Don't wait for inspiration, just start making art.
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Overall, Relax and enjoy the process of creation without being too focused on being original.
- Focus on making something good
- Continually improving as an artist.