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“Pablo Picasso was notorious for sucking the energy out of the people he met. His granddaughter Marina claimed that he squeezed people like one of his tubes of oil paints. You's have a great time hanging out all day with Picasso, and then you's go home nervous and exhausted, and Picasso would go back to his studio and paint all night, using the energy he'd sucked out of you.”

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Book:Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
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Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered

This book offers practical advice on how to showcase one's creative work, emphasizing the importance of transparency and collaboration in the digital age. It provides strategies for sharing work effectively and building a reputation in the creative industries. more

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Austin Kleon
Austin Kleon

Austin Kleon is an American author known for his unique writing style and insights into the creative life. His works often focus on balancing work and life, as well as inspiring personal creativity. Kleon's books, 'Steal Like an Artist' and 'Show Your Work!', have been well-received by readers worldwide. more

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