Summary and review of Steal like an artist book by |Austin kleon

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Summary and keypoints of Steal like an artist book by |Austin kleon



By the way, this book

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

 is small (160 pages) and can be read in 1 to 2 hours.

Copying from one person is called plagiarism, If you copy from many people, it's research.


People often replicate the work of others, stealing ideas and adding their unique touch, making it seem like their own creation. They are being creative.


When you were a child, you mimicked the people around you to learn how to speak. Everybody draws inspiration from somebody.


Author Austin Kleon once said, "Collect a wide variety of information about a skill and create your own variation."


Engage in reverse engineering of the things you've learned.


Borrow ideas, concepts, and principles.


Whenever a question pops into your mind, don't hesitate to search for it (Google it). If you can't find a satisfactory answer, you'll have better questions to ask.


Share your work with others for smart collaboration.


Change your routine:


Spend time with people who have different perspectives than yours. Live with those who approach things differently. Don't just copy them; try to understand their unique viewpoints.


The idea for the bullet train was inspired by the kingfisher's beak, which doesn't make a splash when entering the water.


Mick Pearce's Eastgate building stays cool without air conditioning; he drew inspiration from termite mounds.


Even Eminem and the Beatles, two of the world's largest music creators, have borrowed and adapted ideas.


The idea for anti-dust paint was also borrowed from the leaves of water lilies, which have a natural wax layer.

At the end of the day ask yourself, "what was best thing happened to me today?"


What you do during procrastination is often the work you should pursue throughout your life. It's the key to becoming more productive.


Imitate the art of your ideal person. When their art doesn't impress you, that's where your creativity comes into play. Improve it and make it amazing.


Share your work with others for improvement. When people offer advice, they are essentially speaking to their past selves.


View the world as a source of inspiration. Gather ideas from various sources. Borrowing from many is called "research." Every person can add their unique touch to ideas.


As Einstein and Elon Musk have said, "With more people come more ideas."


Do the work the way you want to see it done.


Steal from anything that captivates you and elevates your spirits: steal from the feeling of rain, movies (both old and new), cartoons, buildings, designs, beauty, colors, conversations, styles, cool air, dreams, novels, games, your addictions, and anything else that resonates with you.


In fact, all these things are trying to communicate something valuable to your soul.


When you're stuck, share your work on the internet and gather insights.


Start your work when you have nothing – no resources, no money. That's when your creativity truly shines. It's the freedom to begin at any time without assistance.

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