Latest / The Imperfect Impulse w/Bree O'Connor
S 3 Ep 2 Inspiration/ Derivation
We all have artistic influences and heroes. It is only natural that when you find a piece of work that you love to think I want to do that! There is nothing wrong with that impulse, but there is a fine line between Inspiration and Derivation. Derivative work can help hone your skills, but it may not be the most impactful use of your artistic capacity.
In short, if you want to pay homage to a master and still make your own mark, you need to know yourself. Self knowledge is key to making artistic choices that get audiences to stand up and take notice. You cannot make something your own if you…
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