Steal Like An Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative (Austin Kleon)

I have been suffering creators bloc big time as my brain has been searching for something new but everything has been done before and it’s hard to get your head round at timesThis book explains all this and suggests you take a previously done idea and make it your own improve on it basicallySuch a simple concept and. Has been life changing for my creativityRemember nothing is original!…. Well caveman drawings might be :D

So much insights from this bookAs a creator, having new ideas sometimes comes from readingReading an artist book makes it even better

A very quick read with good nuggets of wisdom.I would recommend this book if you want some inspiration and to think creatively

Left me speechless and inspired! I got this book after stumbling upon one of its quotes on Pinterest. Not going to lie, when I unpacked it, I was a bit sceptical and slightly disappointed, as the size of the book was smaller than expected. However, few pages in, I understood that I SHOULDN'T have judged the book by its cover!Love the fact that it is so easy and simple to read and relate to. The author had done a fantastic job of delivering his ideas and points across, including the creative illustrations. Not to mention it is fun and entertaining too! Could not stop myself and finished it in a few hours.I am an artist, however I feel like this book would suit anyone! I find that it helps to ignite the lost curiosity towards simple things of life...To summarise: I would recommend this book.

This kindlebook of Steal Like An Artist; 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon is a mentor type of guide in written form. However, despite the title, the author carefully explains the difference between what he means by the title in order to stay plagiarism-free. Good advice such as going to the library (fortunately there are multiple libraries in the area I reside), starting a logbook, choosing what to leave out, keeping your day job, keeping a praise file, the benefits and freedom in obscurity, and more are mentioned. Kleon also helpfully gives an explanation for why you want to encourage the writer in you to flourish/develop with little concern as to the outcome of your work andor how you are publicly judged (in his validation is for parking section). From my perspective, this kindlebook is also extremely helpful because sometimes there is going to be other people with the same first name as you andor interests who also write online. However, the way you gather ideas, what you like and dislike, your personality/temperament, how you glean inspiration as a writer etc. is going to differ from even another person who shares your first name, has similar interests etc. A kindlebook such as Steal Like An Artist; 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon comes in to fill the need for resource inspiration ideas.

This book was recommended to me by a few fellow creatives in an amazing community I'm part of on social media.I needed this book, but didn't know about it until it was recommended.I'd reached out to the group about the fact that as an illustrator I felt a bit lost in the creative world, like I hadn't found my place, because I didn't have a 'style' by which people could recognise my work, and no particular style that I favoured illustrating over others, I just felt like I wasn't a real illustrator if I didn't produce consistent work that was clearly 'me', like everyone else seems to do. I would (and still do really) trawl through the art by others I admired, and be able to say oh that's by so and so, they're so good!No one could do that with me, as my illustrations are so random, there's no cohesion. Should I stop putting my art out there until I know who I am as an artist?So this book was one of two recommended to me to read (find your artistic voice by Lisa Congdon is the other).And I'm so glad I did buy this. It all made sense, it all seemed so relatable, in particular section 2 - Don't wait until you know who you are to get started.If you're an artist just starting out, or one who already creates a lot of art (any kind of creation really) and are unsure you belong in the creative world yet because you're not good enough, or you're not original enough, or you don't know your style yet - get this book.

Quite pricey for the size and length of the book. I read it in about 20 minutes. However I will definitely dip into it again for inspiration/ kick up the pants as there are some good tips from the author and quotes from other illustrious creatives. Overall I liked it - but maybe that's because I'd already put in place some of the author's suggestions?

Recommended to anyone who is thinking of doing something but is worried that it isn't new. It will be when you have done it.

Loved the Authors humor, the lightness and ease of read. Short book many good points. Bought with the journal. Good information FOR creative souls that might need a little jab to get moving. Fun read. Would recommend. I'll be re reading this one when I've got a block to get through. Nice quotes.

Un libro que te provoca e inspira a cada página. Un libro que te invita a leer una página y parar a pensar. Un libro que leerás decenas de veces y cada una te dirá algo distinto. Un libro fantástico.

I not sure stealing is a great to place in a title!!! Thieves don’t make the greatest neighbors. Anyways the book is so insightful and borrowing ideas is a great idea. I think it’s a great book to give as a gift. It’s well done and makes us think outside the box.

É um “classic”. Ten que ser lido. Precisava em idioma inglés e consegui com esse fornecedor um preço menor do que na livraria. Chegou em boas condições e no tempo certo sem pagar taxa extra.

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