Why I don't worry about my art being "original"

Is the key to meaningful original art... theft? yeah, I think so. I think the word "original" is an overused and undefined term in the art world. The line is blurred to the point that no one really knows what it actually means anymore. So let's throw it away. Instead of trying to make our artwork "original" let's strive to make INTERESTING art instead. This week's oil painting isn't original. Has it ever been made before? no. But is it ORIGINAL, meaning I took inspiration from nothing & nobody, that I wiped my brain clean of all possible sources of influence before making it? Lol no. I took direct inspiration from artists like Berthe Morisot and Richard Schmid, took my color palette from the Tonalist art movement, and used a reference photo I paid for off of ArtStation. While this piece may not be "original" I hope it's at least interesting. ✿ SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO ✿ ○ Reference used in this piece can be purchased here: https://www.artstation.com/marketplace/p/Jr5Ly/1000-mountains-of-dagestan-reference-pictures ○ Vasari Colors Tonalist Oil Paint Set: https://www.vasaricolors.com/collections/gifts-sets/products/colors-for-tonalist-palette ○ My art book collection: https://bookshop.org/lists/my-art-book-collection ✨ RESOURCES & SOCIAL LINKS ✨ ○ New Master's Art Academy* (this is how I'm learning art online, and is an affiliate link that helps support the channel): https://www.nma.art/?ref=137 ○ The Artist Youtuber Workbook: https://www.kelseyrodriguez.com/?utm_source=yt-0TsSZOkn0q8/store/p/how-to-start-a-successful-youtube-channel-for-artists?utm_source=yt-0TsSZOkn0q8 ○ My online shop: https://www.kelseyrodriguez.com/?utm_source=yt-0TsSZOkn0q8 ○ Our community discord server: https://discord.gg/r2YZkUHTw6 ○ Support me by becoming a Discord Premium Member: https://discord.com/channels/805831366406438912/role-subscriptions ○ Email: kelseyrodriguez.yt@gmail.com ✿ EQUIPMENT AND STUDIO FURNITURE ✿ *referral / affiliate links* ○ Studio tour with everything in my studio linked: https://youtu.be/IZ2nNQc9ujo ○ Jarvis L-shaped desk and Capisco desk chair: https://www.fully.com/utm_campaign=fully_partner&utm_content=kelsey_rodriguez ○ Grovemade monitor stand/desk shelf: https://bit.ly/3fr5e8A ○ Grovemade Apple keyboard & trackpad trays: https://bit.ly/3BRjqzf ○ Peg & Awl Brush Organizer: https://www.etsy.com/listing/102667802/work-from-home-desk-organizer-paint ○ Main Camera - Lumix GH6: https://amzn.to/3AL2YBn ○ Vlogging camera - Canon M50: https://amzn.to/3oxl1mQ ○ Software that helps me edit faster:* https://getrecut.com/kelsey ☆ MUSIC ☆ All music courtesy of Epidemic Sound! If you want to get royalty free music too, use my referral link to support me, at no extra cost to you: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/so8fhf/ * Referral or affiliate links allow me to gain a small commission off of any purchases you make through the link, at no extra cost to you! EMAIL FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: hello@kelseyrodriguez.com