"Creativity is Subtraction" ~ Austin Kleon

In the final chapter of Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon, we are talking about there being so much "stuff" out there. With everything you see out there, it can be creatively overwhelming. So, you should set limits on your designs. Limit the number of images, colors, words, etc. and in doing so your designs will come more easily.

I know it sounds crazy thinking that you'll get more ideas with less "stuff", but, it's true. Without limits you are looking at everything and trying to see how you can just include so much of this "stuff" in a design. But, by limiting yourself, you're able to focus on those one or two perfect things to include; I'm sure you'll make a much better choice. Plus, there's nothing wrong with white space. Some people think that if they have the space, they just have to fill it with something. Wrong!

Since we are talking about putting constraints on our designs, I thought I would limit myself with a quick little project. I limited myself to one image and some typography. It's not much, but I think it might give you a chuckle. Abracadabra, here's my Easter Card!

It's really supposed to be peeps wearing tactical gear, but, I thought of the opportunity of a "dude" talking to his homeys.

I hope you get my sense of humor!










As you know, this book has been full of quotes, and this chapter was no exception. There was a quote by Jack White that was pretty fitting for the chapter.

He gives some good advice here, so I thought I would check out and see just exactly who he was. Boy was I surprised!

Here is some of his bio: "Jack played guitar and sang in the band The White Stripes. They released six albums before breaking up in 2011." He has been in two other bands, too, and won multiple awards for his music. Not only is he in a band, he also writes music for movie soundtracks (62 credits), plus he's an actor (7 credits) and a composer (2 credits). I'd say that he's a pretty creative guy, wouldn't you? I'm including a video of a song that most of you should know, it's from the James Bond move Quantum of Solace - "Another Way to Die."