Steal Like an Artist

拥抱影响，像艺术家一样“偷”

First, let's look at the core idea: stealing like an artist.

“First, let's look at the core idea: stealing like an artist.” 像艺术家一样去“偷”。 这里的“偷”当然不是指抄袭，而是指所有的创意都建立在前人的基础上。想想你最喜欢的音乐家、作家或艺术家，他们不是凭空出现的，他们都受到了他们所喜欢的音乐家、作家和艺术家的影响。而这些影响，又有他们自己的影响。这是一个连续的链条，一个思想的谱系。关键是要有选择性地“偷”。不要不加选择地复制，收集那些真正能引起你共鸣的东西，那些能激发你想象力的东西，那些让你觉得“哇，我希望我能想到!”的东西。这本名为《Steal Like an Artist》的书的核心思想是：所有的创意都建立在前人的基础上，新的想法是现有想法的混搭和再创造。

“Kleon uses the example of genetics.” 我们可以从遗传学中得到启示。 你从父母那里继承了特征，但你的总和大于他们的部分。你是你的父母和所有祖先的独特组合。对于创意来说也是如此，每一个新想法都是现有想法的混搭和再创造。所以，我们可以通过分析和理解那些引起我们共鸣的作品，来学习如何“偷”，并将其融入到我们自己的作品中。《Steal Like an Artist》鼓励我们建立一个“素材库”，收集那些能够激发我们灵感的东西，并从中学习。

“It is okay to copy, at first.” 模仿是学习的必经之路。 就像学习乐器一样，我们一开始会练习音阶，学习演奏别人的歌曲。我们不是要成为某个音乐家的克隆，而是在学习基本功，发展我们的技能，并在这个过程中找到我们自己的声音。《Steal Like an Artist》这本书告诉我们，通过模仿，我们可以学习和掌握基本的创作技巧，并逐渐形成自己的风格。

克服恐惧，“假装”直到成功

Secondly, let's talk about the idea of "fake it 'til you make it."

“Secondly, let's talk about the idea of 'fake it 'til you make it.'” “假装”直到你成功。 这听起来可能有争议，但它实际上是一个强大的工具，可以克服经常使我们瘫痪的恐惧和自我怀疑。《Steal Like an Artist》指出，我们许多人在开始创作之前都在等待“准备好”的感觉。我们等待着觉得自己知道自己是谁，我们的风格是什么，我们的信息是什么。但事实是，你通过制作东西的过程来了解你是谁。

“You're ready. Start making stuff.” 你已经准备好了，现在就开始创作。 你可能会害怕，但无论如何都要去做。许多人都感到“冒名顶替综合症”，那种挥之不去的感觉，觉得自己是个骗子，只是在虚张声势，不知道自己在做什么。但即使是最成功的创意人士也会有这种感觉，不同的是，他们不会让这种感觉阻止他们。他们出现，他们做这项工作，他们一路学习。《Steal Like an Artist》鼓励我们，不要等到你觉得自己“合格”了才开始，即使你感到完全没有准备，也要开始去做。

“Think about a skill you'd like to develop.” 从小处着手，开始实践。 想象一下你想成为一名作家。不要等到你觉得自己像一个“真正的”作家才开始写作。现在就开始写作。每天都写，即使只是几分钟。写得很糟糕，写得很笨拙，写下任何你想到的东西。写作本身会教会你比任何思考写作更多东西。《Steal Like an Artist》建议我们，选择一项你想发展的技能，并立即开始实践，即使你感到完全没有准备，也要拥抱尴尬、错误和作为初学者的感觉。

培养爱好，从玩乐中获得灵感

Third, let's consider the importance of side projects and hobbies.

“Third, let's consider the importance of side projects and hobbies.” 重视副业和爱好。 《Steal Like an Artist》强调，这些看似“非生产性”的活动往往是真正神奇的地方。它们是你为了纯粹的享受而做的事情，没有任何压力去创造伟大的东西或赚钱。它们是滋养你的灵魂并激发你创造力的东西。

“He talks about how many of his own best ideas have come from side projects, from messing around, from playing.” 从玩乐中获得灵感。 许多最好的想法都来自副业，来自瞎搞，来自玩耍。正是在那些自由的时刻，当你没有试图强迫任何事情时，你的潜意识可以做出意想不到的联系。《Steal Like an Artist》这本书告诉我们，在那些没有压力的自由时刻，我们的潜意识可以建立起意想不到的联系，从而产生新的想法。

“Think about your own life.” 重新审视你的爱好。 想想你自己的生活，有哪些事情你只是为了好玩而做的?你是否因为觉得它们不够“重要”而忽略了某些爱好?也许是时候重新审视它们了。也许那些看似无足轻重的活动实际上是释放你创造潜力的关键。《Steal Like an Artist》建议我们，每周安排一些时间，即使只是30分钟，专注于一个副业或爱好，不要给自己任何压力去创造任何惊人的东西，只要享受这个过程，让你的思绪漫游，看看会发生什么。

积极分享，与他人建立联系

Now, let's move on to the fourth key concept: sharing your work with people.

“Now, let's move on to the fourth key concept: sharing your work with people.” 分享你的作品。 在数字时代，这变得比以往任何时候都容易。《Steal Like an Artist》主张把你的作品放到网上，分享你的过程，并与那些与你有共同兴趣的人联系。

“He talks about a simple two-step process: 'Do good work' and 'Share it with people.'” 做好工作，并分享它。 第一部分显然是至关重要的，你需要投入时间和精力来发展你的技能，并创造有价值的东西。但第二部分同样重要，分享你的工作可以让你获得反馈，与潜在的合作者联系，并建立一个受众。《Steal Like an Artist》这本书强调了分享的重要性，这不仅可以帮助我们获得反馈和建立联系，还可以帮助我们找到自己的受众。

“'Wonder at something. Invite others to wonder with you.'” 分享你的好奇心。 分享让你着迷的东西，让你好奇的东西。不要害怕展示你的过程、你的草图、你的实验。人们会被真实和脆弱所吸引。《Steal Like an Artist》建议我们从小处着手，分享一个片段，一张草图，一个幕后花絮，或者分享一本你正在读的书或你欣赏的艺术家的链接，开始建立分享和与他人联系的习惯。

拥抱限制，做减法的创造力

Finally, let's explore the idea that creativity is subtraction.

“Finally, let's explore the idea that creativity is subtraction.” 创造力是减法。 这似乎有悖常理，我们通常认为创造力是增加一些新的、原创的东西。但《Steal Like an Artist》认为，约束实际上可以*提高*你的创造力。

“He gives the example of Dr. Seuss, who wrote 'The Cat in the Hat' using only 236 different words.” 限制激发创造力。 苏斯博士只用了236个不同的单词就写出了《戴帽子的猫》。他的编辑打赌他不能只用50个不同的单词写一本书。苏斯博士凭借《绿鸡蛋和火腿》赢得了这场赌局，这是有史以来最畅销的儿童读物之一。《Steal Like an Artist》这本书告诉我们，限制会迫使你变得更足智多谋，更有创造力，它们会迫使你跳出框框思考，并提出创造性的解决方案。

“Think about your own work.” 尝试给自己设置限制。 想想你自己的工作，你能给自己施加什么限制?你能限制你的调色板，你的字数，你的工具，你的材料吗?你能给自己一个紧迫的期限吗?尝试不同的约束，看看它们如何影响你的创作过程。《Steal Like an Artist》建议我们，选择一个创意项目，并给自己施加一个看似随意的约束，拥抱约束，看看它会把你带向何方。

“What surprised me most about 'Steal Like an Artist' is how liberating it is.” 《Steal Like an Artist》这本书最让我惊讶的是它的解放性。 它消除了试图完全原创的压力，让你拥抱创造力的混乱、迭代和协作的本质。它提醒我们，我们都是更大的创意谱系的一部分，我们都站在巨人的肩膀上。

• Steal Like an Artist: All creative work builds on what came before. New ideas are remixes of existing ones.
• Embrace Influence: Don't try to be completely original; instead, collect and analyze inspirations that resonate with you. Keep a "swipe file" in Steal Like an Artist.
• Copying is Okay (at first): Like learning an instrument, start by imitating to develop skills and find your voice.
• Fake It 'Til You Make It: Don't wait to feel "ready." Start creating now, and overcome impostor syndrome. Steal Like an Artist encourages action.
• Side Projects & Hobbies: These are crucial for sparking creativity and generating unexpected ideas. Dedicate time to them without pressure.
• Share Your Work: In Steal Like an Artist, put your work online, share your process, and connect with others. "Do good work" and "Share it with people."
• Creativity is Subtraction: Constraints boost creativity. Impose limitations (like Dr. Seuss) to force inventive solutions.
• Dealing with Criticism: Keep a "praise file" and focus on your work. Use the calendar method (like Jerry Seinfeld) to stay on track.
• Steal Like an Artist is Liberating: It removes the pressure of originality and encourages curiosity, playfulness, and openness to influence.
• The book, Steal Like an Artist, emphasizes that creativity is a skill, not a gift.

• Aspiring creatives who feel intimidated by the idea of "originality." "Steal Like an Artist" debunks the myth of pure originality, showing that all creative work builds upon existing ideas.
• Anyone experiencing creative block or self-doubt. The book offers practical advice and encouragement to overcome fear and start creating. "Fake it 'til you make it" is a core tenet.
• Individuals who feel pressured to be "productive" and neglect their hobbies. "Steal Like an Artist" highlights the importance of side projects and seemingly "unproductive" activities for sparking creativity.
• Those hesitant to share their work. The book provides guidance on sharing your work effectively in the digital age and building an audience.
• Artists, writers, musicians, and anyone in a creative field looking for a fresh perspective. "Steal Like an Artist" offers a liberating approach to creativity, emphasizing influence, remixing, and finding your unique voice.
• People who struggle with perfectionism. The book encourages embracing imperfection and learning through the process of making.
• Those seeking motivation and practical tips for developing a creative habit. The calendar method and other actionable advice are provided in "Steal Like an Artist".
• Anyone interested in understanding the nature of creativity and how ideas are formed. "Steal Like an Artist" explores the concept of a "genealogy of ideas."

How does 'Steal Like an Artist' by Austin Kleon redefine the concept of 'Steal Like an Artist'?

• Inspiration: Stealing like an artist involves taking inspiration from multiple sources and combining them to create something new.
• Collage: Instead of copying one artist, you collect ideas from many and remix them, like a collage.
• Originality: This approach fosters originality by avoiding direct imitation and encouraging unique combinations.

What is the practical application of 'Garbage in, garbage out' according to Austin Kleon's 'Steal Like an Artist'?

• Idea Collection: Your job is to collect good ideas. The more good ideas you collect, the more you can choose from to be influenced by.
• Swipe File: Keep a swipe file of inspiring designs, quotes, or anything that sparks your creativity.
• Creative Fuel: This constant collection fuels your creative process and provides a rich source of inspiration.

In 'Steal Like an Artist,' how does Austin Kleon suggest we approach 'your heroes'?

• Influence: Embrace the influence of others. Don't be afraid to let your heroes inspire your work.
• Emulation: Study the work of those you admire and try to understand their creative process.
• Learning: This allows you to learn from the best and incorporate their techniques into your own style.

How does Austin Kleon encourage overcoming creative blocks with the concept of 'Fake it 'til you make it' in 'Steal Like an Artist'?

• Imperfect Start: Start creating before you feel fully ready. Don't wait for the perfect moment or skill level.
• Imitation: Begin by imitating your heroes and gradually develop your own unique voice.
• Growth: This process of learning by doing accelerates your growth and helps you overcome creative blocks.

According to 'Steal Like an Artist' by Austin Kleon, what's the benefit of using 'analog' tools?

• Analog Tools: Use physical tools like pens, paper, and notebooks to engage your senses and stimulate creativity.
• Hands-On: Step away from the computer and create something tangible with your hands.
• Tactile Creativity: This tactile experience can unlock new ideas and perspectives.

How does 'Steal Like an Artist' by Austin Kleon suggest using 'limitations' to enhance creativity?

• Creative Limitation: Embrace constraints as a catalyst for creativity. Limitations can force you to think outside the box.
• Boundaries: Set boundaries for your projects, such as time limits or material restrictions.
• Innovation: These constraints can lead to more innovative and focused solutions.

What role does 'Share your work' play in Austin Kleon's 'Steal Like an Artist'?

• Online Sharing: Share your work online and connect with other creatives. Build a community around your art.
• Feedback Loop: Engage with feedback and learn from the responses of others.
• Community Growth: This interaction can provide valuable insights and accelerate your creative development.

In 'Steal Like an Artist,' how does Austin Kleon describe the importance of 'side projects and hobbies'?

• Creative Diversification: Don't be afraid to pursue side projects and hobbies. These can fuel your main creative work.
• Cross-Pollination: Explore different interests and allow them to cross-pollinate your ideas.
• Well-Rounded Creativity: This variety can lead to unexpected breakthroughs and a more well-rounded creative life.