Category: Writings
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Create The Art You Want To Consume
The third lesson learned from reading Austin Kleon’s Steal Like An Artist “Create the art you want to consume” seems to be an easy lesson to learn. But that is easier said than done. Creatives often get bamboozled. You are told you must make your art palatable to everyone to make money. Or, you must…
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Creative Reflections: Weekly Edition – Issue #30
Taking a look back at Week 28 of 2025 This weekend, I went to the movie theater to watch the new Superman movie. When I was younger, I collected comics feverishly. I bought whatever drew my attention now that I had money burning a hole in my pocket. But comics from DC and Marvel can…
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Until You Create, You Won’t Know Who You Are As a Creative
The second lesson learned from reading Steal Like An Artist In the second chapter of Austin Kleon’s Steal Like An Artist, he gives the advice to just get started. As a creative, you won’t know who you are until you actual create. This is a truth I recently wrestled with and had to accept if…
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Get Inspired Like An Artist
The first lesson learned from Steal Like An Artist Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon is a provocative but informative title for a book meant to inspire creatives from different domains of study. Since I’ve sunk my teeth into the book, I have to say that it’s not so much as steal but get…
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Creative Reflections: Weekly Edition – Issue #29
Taking a look back at Week 27 of 2025 Hey there! Week 27 of 2025 is over, and the start of Week 28 is here. I found Week 27 challenging, but ultimately invigorating. I’ve been in a bit of a groove and managed to get a lot done creatively. A lot of that success is…