“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is nonexistent.”

Jim Jarmusch

(image by Austin Kleon, Steal Like An Artist, discovered on Google)

We LOVE Austin Kleon.  He masterfully shares in his book Steal Like An Artist how to use your creativity in the digital age.  With the gazillions of images, articles, and information being shared, is there a right way to steal?  The graphic above is an awesome illustration the new “rules of engagement”.

Your content is your marketing in the social + digital age, so understanding how to creatively create and curate (find + share) content is now a super important part of how you engage on your social pages.

If you love books like we do, click here to purchase Steal Like An Artist.  It’s awesome!

(shared with LOVE from your passionistas Nina + Gordon)

PS: A big shout out of love and thanks to Austin Kleon for teaching us how to steal like an artist.  We heart you.