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You've just made a copy of someone else's art. But if you take little bits and pieces from many different sources and alter and combine them in new ways, you've now created something new and original—you've created art. Copying with the intention to steal begins with a spark of inspiration.
- How do I get inspiration without copying?
- Is it okay to take inspiration?
- Can you learn drawing by copying?
How do I get inspiration without copying?
How to Be Inspired by Other Artists Without Copying Them
- So, how do you go from influenced to original?
- Vary Your Mark Making.
- Limit Your Color Palette.
- Find a Different Angle on the Subject Matter.
- Get a New Perspective.
- Repeat Your Composition.
Is it okay to take inspiration?
It's okay to be inspired
As long as you're not outright copying and publishing the work as your own, don't feel bad for feeling the way you do! Creative work is such a beautiful thing and it brings people together in the best way possible. Don't be scared to harness this power!
Can you learn drawing by copying?
Copying the Old Masters allows you to develop better drawing techniques, understand what makes art beautiful, and discover time-honored drawing methods and techniques. ... By copying the best works of art, you will learn how to make your own art better. There is one word of caution though. Don't make copies exclusively.
