When Is it Ok to Be a Creative Copycat?

Artists have tried to replicate the works of the masters for centuries. Copying to learn is nothing new. But what happens when the piece of jewelry you dreamed up while looking at the stars, sketched into existence in an old notebook and crafted after hours at your workbench—what happens when you see that identical piece of jewelry for sale on someone else’s website? Joy and Teresa discuss the importance of pulling inspiration from other artists while not crossing the plagiarism line. When is it ok to be a creative copycat? In Rabbit holes and Recommendations, Teresa gets caught up in the amazing mind of mixed media artist Chris Roberts Antieau, and Joy has Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album on heavy rotation, while both Gen X’ers are troubled by a hit song from their youth, “Escape (The Pina Colada Song).” The episode ends with comments on past topics from two followers of the ArtsyTypesPod Instagram account.

~Show Notes and Links~

Old Masters Copying Old Masters

The History of Copying Art: A Learning Tool or a Cheat?

Mixed Media Artist Chris Roberts Antieau

Lyrics to Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

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