Imitate this. from Gwenn Seemel on Vimeo.
I just found this video and really agree with what Gwenn is saying. Intellectual property has become such an issue in the digital age, and some artists are so incredibly picky with how and where their art can be displayed or used (trust me, part of my museum internship was going through these contracts!). But, as she says, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. I love it when someone looks at one of my paintings/photos and says, "wow, how did you do that?" Even better when they add, "Can you teach me?"
And really, we all copy ideas and techniques. I think it's necessary to figure out who you are as an artist, what speaks to you, what you excel/struggle with and what new things you discover. Part of how I've developed (am still developing) my style is by copying other techniques and ideas that I have seen and learned. It inspires me to look at my world differently and take everything a step further. After an hour in an art museum, I leave with ten new ideas/projects to try.
So really, no one is original. ;-)
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