Steal Like an Artist: Generating creative ideas, practically

Austin Kleon's Steal Like an Artist exonerates creative people from the burden of originality.

In this video, I explore my understanding of Kleon's work, how I've used it in my own creative journey, and ultimately a warning against uninspired plagiarism.

I wrote this video months before I published it, have been trying to finish it since then, and can see all the glaring flaws in the writing, story, and pacing. Felt funny listening to myself talk about not understanding Max Joseph's work deeply because I still don't. Publishing this video now I realize how little I understand about making compelling videos or even educational ones. That's exciting though!

The plan forward is to document my evolution as a creator on this channel, answer questions and elucidate the infinite uncertainties of creative pursuits.
Thanks for watching, especially if you read all of this.

00:00 Introduction
02:14 Lineage
04:41 Depth
06:14 Reverse Engineering
07:49 Conclusion

[cosmicitu]

the way my face actually dropped when i saw your sub count - the quality on these videos is crazy

[kittenwizard]

Finally, a way to legally plaigarize without being called out in a 4 hour long video essay

[BSmith-oneq]

WOW I saw the thumbnail and video titled and immediately clicked. Watched an absolute banger, and I thought this was probably a this video must hit 800k views at least. Turn out to see couple hundred subscribers!!? WHAT!!? You’re so underrated and youtube algorithm are just insane, with the editing, the information you provided, pacing and art in her, your content is really good. I’m so glad I found your channel. Immediately subscribe, I don’t usually commented on YouTube vdo, but I just want to drop a kind message and encourage talented creators like you!! I understand that creative work can be daunting sometimes. So I just want to drop this message to let you know that there’s a viewer like me who appreciate your videos, Hope you reach to your goals soon❤and now Imma go binging all of your videos!

[rkay_bxzq]

wtf i thought you were some giant youtuber by your editing style but you have like 200 subs 😭 genuinely you’re so underrated

[The_adebowale]

I love the quality of your videos and the construction of your storytelling on steal like an artist

[TraiponWheels]

Just stumbled upon your channel. Wow! Amazing work, both on the form and the substance. Keep it up!

[boon_toon]

This channel is so fucking good and underrated. Every topic you cover is interesting, thought provoking and most importantly relevant; so useful for my studies. What I'm trying to say is that I'll watch your content till the day I die.

[Rei-gohw]

The production in your videos is crazy good, and I genuinely can’t wait (and maybe can slightly imagine your eagerness) for you to get a bigger audience. Your work deserves to be seen. You’re doing a wonderful thing by actually just creating! Bringing your thoughts to reality!

[quantenderquantitat]

OMG, I saw your Video and thought you would have millions of Views. Props to you, your Graphics and video Design is amazing

[Henle_]

Man, I love Max Joseph (and creators like him). Then I found you. You ain't Max Joseph, you are someone who clearly understood what made his videos so captivating--namely depth of their thinking, as you mentioned--and have come into your own.

I believe creators like you, Max Joseph, Jacob Geller, Dami Lee, Beau Miles, Vsauce, Veritasium, and so many others that I love who all have their unique style that can reach new depths other mediums cannot provide, are in a way **this generation's philosophers**. But they aren't just thinkers, but doers and innovators too. I believe Socrates would be proud.

[sorakchan]

Your seriously underrated mate, came from your "Modern World is Okay with Ugly" Suprised with the amount of views and subscribers. Keep it up mate!

[Loetofficial]

Your video deserves more views amazing work sir 🎉🎉

[Mindlesscube]

I randomly got recommended one of your vids and after seeing the production value I thought you were some massive channel, however you suprised. I sense great things coming for you, and keep it up

P.s. love your vids

[fokki]

DUDE I literally watched 3 of your videos in a row and legitimately thought you have 924.000 subs, not 924
Your work and views on stuff are awesome, keep it up ❤

[DrkVIolet]

Its really cool to see how when starting with solid editing, storytelling, and pacing that growth on YouTube doesn't only seem ascertainable but deserved, without the typical YouTube fluff. good stuff!

[mengjiasun]

This is an INSANELY well done video. From content to editing to animation… amazing!!

[WeskersToes]

Underrated as hellll🙏😭😭💗💗💗 This was so informative more attention is needed

[JELLYJUICE]

Damn i watched another video of yours and clicked on this one and just wow. Amazing quality good editing and everything. How does this have only 2k views in 2 months and not even 1k subs. Hopefully the algorithm picks your channel up and starts recommending you everywhere. good luck and keep on making videos. really enjoyed!

[Floberlee]

The book is so heavy but light at the same time

[Wonkkkk]

Completely underrated. I never comment but I think it’s well deserved. This video, and a lot of the others, is amazing. Keep up the good work I hope your channel blows up. Also instant sub btw