Nobody is born with a style or a voice. We don’t come out of the womb knowing who we are. In the beginning, we learn by pretending to be our heroes. We learn by copying. ~ Austin Kleon

“There is nothing new under the sun, so don't be afraid to draw inspiration from different sources”

“Many intelligent people suffer from “imposter syndrome.” Despite possessing exceptional skills, they constantly doubt their accomplishments and abilities.”

“If you are still figuring out where to start or cannot form a concrete idea, take the first step anyway. Such a blind leap of faith can help you overcome worries.”

“Take courage from people you admire. If you want to reach their level or outclass them, scrutinize the process behind their art. Break it down and find your unique way to deal with the task.”

“Besides, finding yourself by learning from your idols is easy because humans can’t make perfect copies.”

“Therefore, we will remain ourselves but with a dash of our idols sprinkled on us. So, to be you, you should try and fail to be someone else, ironically.”

“Limit technology’s use and critical judgments to keep the creative process captivating.”

“Laptops and other digital devices are supposed to aid our creative process. Yet sometimes they decrease our productivity.”

“It isn’t art if there isn’t some imperfection in it.”