Why GREAT Artists STEAL
Connect With Me: https://www.instagram.com/justin_camp - This video explains how even famous artists engage in "art theft", and how it is a key part of making art feel real and unique. It challenges the idea that true art must be completely original, and encourages other artists watching to embrace self awareness in their creative process. Understanding the history of art can give you the motivation to believe in yourself and create the best work of your life. Co-Written by Kacper
Video Chapters
- 0:00 Your favorite artist is a thief, and that's a good thing
- 0:45 The Renaissance: history's greatest thieves created magic art
- 2:09 Jazz and rock music evolved by skillfully stealing from each other
- 2:52 Your brain is constantly remixing everything you see and feel
- 3:39 Constantly reinvent your surroundings to keep your art evolving beautifully
- 4:23 The best art is part of a larger conversation, not isolated
- 5:24 How to steal like a pro: transform concepts, don't just copy
- 7:00 Build a personal "theft library" to cultivate your artistic DNA
- 7:13 Steal the 'how' and 'why' behind the art, not just the 'what'
- 7:37 Admit you're a thief; it makes your creativity stronger and faster
Original Output
0:00 Your favorite artist is a thief, and that's a good thing 0:45 The Renaissance: history's greatest thieves created magic art 2:09 Jazz and rock music evolved by skillfully stealing from each other 2:52 Your brain is constantly remixing everything you see and feel 3:39 Constantly reinvent your surroundings to keep your art evolving beautifully 4:23 The best art is part of a larger conversation, not isolated 5:24 How to steal like a pro: transform concepts, don't just copy 7:00 Build a personal "theft library" to cultivate your artistic DNA 7:13 Steal the 'how' and 'why' behind the art, not just the 'what' 7:37 Admit you're a thief; it makes your creativity stronger and faster Timestamps by McCoder Douglas