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Pablo Picasso once said "[g]ood artists copy, great artists steal." I was asked what I thought this means
I think Picasso's statement is simplistically explaining the evolution of an artist.
An artist's development generally follows this pattern:
1. Emulation - copying others idea/concepts to understand how they accomplished them
2. Transformation - playing experimenting with existing ideas/concepts to test variations
3. Synthesis - taking existing idea/concepts transforming them and combining those transformations into something new
4. Evolution - creating a new style/genre from the synthesis of transformed idea/concepts
I think what Picasso was referring to are those that are stuck at merely emulating, satisfied with just copying an idea/concept, while others will seek to understand the idea/concept in hopes of developing or creating something greater from it by incorporating the ideas and concepts into their work. It's not enough to just copy, you have to have a deeper understanding to "steal" something. For a great artist "how" isn't good enough, "why" is more important - the mark of a good "thief."
I think Picasso's statement is simplistically explaining the evolution of an artist.
An artist's development generally follows this pattern:
1. Emulation - copying others idea/concepts to understand how they accomplished them
2. Transformation - playing experimenting with existing ideas/concepts to test variations
3. Synthesis - taking existing idea/concepts transforming them and combining those transformations into something new
4. Evolution - creating a new style/genre from the synthesis of transformed idea/concepts
I think what Picasso was referring to are those that are stuck at merely emulating, satisfied with just copying an idea/concept, while others will seek to understand the idea/concept in hopes of developing or creating something greater from it by incorporating the ideas and concepts into their work. It's not enough to just copy, you have to have a deeper understanding to "steal" something. For a great artist "how" isn't good enough, "why" is more important - the mark of a good "thief."
Getting Started with Glamour Photography
I got a question the other day asking how to get started with shooting glamour photography. I tend to get rolling with a long drawn out answer, trying to be as comprehensive as possible and then i realize it's a much simpler answer.
Knowing what I know now, the fast track to getting better fast are the various online video course site that have come along in the last 10 years. I'm specifically talking about RGU and Kelby One but my favorite place is Creative Live. So much knowledge being shared through these courses. It’s cheaper than an expensive workshops and you can learn at your own pace in your own time. Very good ROI.
If you are
Model Mayhem in Decline
Not to point out the obvious but Model Mayhem (“MM”) has been on a downward slide from its height of popularity about 4 years ago. MM used to be the go to place for freelance creatives to connect to each other but nowadays that not the case why?
1. Facebook and Instagram
MM is basically a social media site. Internet Brands (the company that owns MM) did not recognize early enough that Facebook would be the default choice for people looking to connect and not make a more concerted effort to connect and incorporate Facebook-like features (like DM, groups, etc.) or integrate Facebook into it’s platform. For example, I would p
Credit Your Models!!
Model: Most Ghost
www.modelmayhem.com/TheMostGho…
www.themostghost.com/
twitter.com/the_most_ghost
www.facebook.com/TheMostGhost/
It's in your interest to credit the folks you work with so that they can benefit from your network. I consider this part of the compensation that can work in your favor if you've taken the time and put in the effort to build a true fan base. This is the real key to having more Models want to shoot trade or reduced rate shoots with you not just awesome images because this is true exposure and not the bullshit that people say they have that turns into a vapor promise. It easier now more than ever to check
Asking Models for Trade Shoots
Here is a friendly PSA...
Don't get butt hurt if you ask someone for trade work and they decline the offer. If you really want to work with them and they turn your down you still have options:
Option 1: Pay them. Reply back with a rate you can afford, even if its below what they ask. Sometimes they may be willing to shoot at a rate below their normal rate if the shoot can work for them. My caution is to be wary of the Merc Model, the ones that are strictly doing it for the cash. Even if the Model doesn't care for your work or you are just starting out they should give a damn about helping you develop your skills at becoming a better shooter
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this is an excellent and thoughtful reflection. Thank you for posting!