![]() ![]() His actually-doing instead of talking-about-doing approach to working towards creative endeavors is a beacon of light to the color-by-numbers art guides that are out there. ![]() He understands and preaches what every creative type dreads to hear when it comes to the question of “how does one make it in the art world?” You have to actually work. In his book, Kleon talks about the pressures that creatives face day in and day out. Austin Kleon, author of the new book Steal Like an Artist, understands this. And what makes it worth while as a form of expression is, in fact, how hard it is. ![]() ![]() Now go hang your afternoon exercise masterpiece up in a bar on the east side and ask for $400 for the undeniable talent that you learned in a book and sit back as the praise comes flowing from the heavens about the unicorn on a bicycle that shows what a unique visionary you are. When I think of the books in there what comes to mind are books full of exercises, which are great for getting the juices flowing, but I see them represented as “These are the steps to take to be an artist.” Do the exercises and, VOILA, you’re an artist. I hate to say it, but I’m skeptical about the ‘Creativity’ section at our store. Book: Steal Like an Artistby Austin Kleon ![]()
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