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5 things no one told me about artI'm not the best to talk about like art advice, but over the few years I've been painting there are some things I picked up along the line that I really really wish I knew early on. So I hope this helps someone? or at the very least opens ideas? idkkk this is a poorly written rant regardless.More Like This
1. Rip off other artists (or learn from your enemies):
I rip off CONSTANTLY. Every idea that has ever existed stems from other ideas or emotions, and art is no different. The difference between ripping off well and ripping off bad, it seems anyways, is that artists that rip off well often have many inspirations compared to maybe a few. I recommend finding EVERY artist that you like, you don't even have to be totally in love with their art, and pick little things you like and try to replicate it or have your spin on it. Like say you like their use of colors, and his use of shapes, and the way she draws butts, and wham bam you have a unique style comprised of the stolen ideas of others (
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