{"id":837,"date":"2023-09-24T13:24:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T13:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/createartpodcast.com\/?p=837"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:51:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:51:55","slug":"commentary-borrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/createartpodcast.com\/commentary-borrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Commentary Borrow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.captivate.fm\/episode\/ee253cfe-4373-49c5-b4e8-8241d3e673d4\" width=\"100%\" height=\"170\" scrolling=\"no\"  frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 170px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Drawing Inspiration Without Crossing the Line<\/p>\n<p>Artists have always drawn inspiration from the world around them. Whether it&#8217;s the beauty of nature, the complexity of human emotions, or the works of other artists, our creative minds are constantly absorbing and processing information. However, in today&#8217;s interconnected world, the lines between inspiration and imitation can become blurred, raising important questions about ethical borrowing in art. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don&#8217;t need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Links on Borrowing<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/www.bonniesmithwhitehouse.com\/kickstart-creativity'>Kickstart Creativity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Points to Consider<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Study and Learn<\/li>\n<li>Give Credit Where Credit is Due<\/li>\n<li>Transform and Combine<\/li>\n<li>Seek Permission<\/li>\n<li>Embrace Feedback<\/li>\n<li>Be Mindful of Plagiarism<\/li>\n<li>Stay True to Your Voice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Kernal of Borrow<\/p>\n<p>Borrow ideas, themes, and techniques from your creative idols.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Borrow Definitions<\/p>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/us\/dictionary\/english\/borrow'>Borrow<\/a>: to get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time, to take and use a word or idea from another language or piece of work, to take something from someone with the intention of giving it back after using it. Source <a href='https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/us\/'>Cambridge Dictionary<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Borrow Challenge<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whose work inspires you?<\/li>\n<li>Name five characteristics you or your group most want to be known for and make a list of trailblazers who embody them.<\/li>\n<li>Imitate something you love, whether it is a recipe, a poem, an illusion, or something else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sign Up for the Create Art Podcast Newsletter<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Reach Out To The Podcast<\/p>\n<p id=\"block-18e919da-faa9-44dd-adad-b4b37d88d423\">To reach out to me, email <a href='mailto:timothy@createartpodcast.com'>timothy@createartpodcast.com<\/a> I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let&#8217;s start that conversation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email:<a href='timothy@createartpodcast.com'> <a href=\"mailto:timothy@createartpodcast.com\">timothy@createartpodcast.com<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n<li>YouTube Channel: <a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCa8QBPb0g-ASWBtGkkWKTNg'>Create Art Podcast YT Channel<\/a><\/li>\n<li>IG: <a href='https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/createartpodcast\/'>@createartpodcast<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Twitter: <a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/CreateArtPod'>@createartpod<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Special Message<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.<\/li>\n<li>Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at <a href='https:\/\/www.findapodcastabout.xyz\/'>findapodcastabout.xyz.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my <a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCa8QBPb0g-ASWBtGkkWKTNg'>YouTube Channel<\/a> to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drawing Inspiration Without Crossing the Line Artists have always drawn inspiration from the world around them. Whether it&#8217;s the beauty of nature, the complexity of human emotions, or the works of other artists, our creative minds are constantly absorbing and processing information. 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