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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

A guide to unlocking creativity by embracing influence, remixing ideas, and being authentically you.

Austin Kleon’s "Steal Like an Artist" demystifies creativity by showing how great artists draw inspiration from others. It encourages readers to embrace influence, remix ideas, and focus on doing meaningful work with authenticity. A concise, visual manifesto for anyone pursuing a creative path.

Summary

  • Encourages "stealing" as a form of creative inspiration, not plagiarism.

  • Emphasizes the value of remixing and reinterpreting existing ideas.

  • Promotes authenticity and finding your unique creative voice.

  • Offers practical advice through 10 accessible, illustrated principles.

  • Inspires readers to start creating rather than waiting for perfection.


Austin Kleon’s "Steal Like an Artist" demystifies creativity by showing how great artists draw inspiration from others. It encourages readers to embrace influence, remix ideas, and focus on doing meaningful work with authenticity. A concise, visual manifesto for anyone pursuing a creative path.

Summary

  • Encourages "stealing" as a form of creative inspiration, not plagiarism.

  • Emphasizes the value of remixing and reinterpreting existing ideas.

  • Promotes authenticity and finding your unique creative voice.

  • Offers practical advice through 10 accessible, illustrated principles.

  • Inspires readers to start creating rather than waiting for perfection.


Austin Kleon’s "Steal Like an Artist" demystifies creativity by showing how great artists draw inspiration from others. It encourages readers to embrace influence, remix ideas, and focus on doing meaningful work with authenticity. A concise, visual manifesto for anyone pursuing a creative path.

Summary

  • Encourages "stealing" as a form of creative inspiration, not plagiarism.

  • Emphasizes the value of remixing and reinterpreting existing ideas.

  • Promotes authenticity and finding your unique creative voice.

  • Offers practical advice through 10 accessible, illustrated principles.

  • Inspires readers to start creating rather than waiting for perfection.