Let’s talk about the big hairy thing that no one really wants to talk about… copying.In this episode, we discuss inspiration, and how social media has changed things so much for illustrators. Trying on someone else’s illustration hat for too long can derail your creative career.This one’s especially for you if you’ve ever felt like someone's getting a bit toooo inspired by your work, or you've though“Ach, easy peasy. I could do that style!”(And then felt a bit weird about it.)We talk about:Why illustrators now mostly look at other illustrators for inspiration (and why that’s tricky)How social media has changed taste, trends, and originalityThe danger of trend-based work and being easily replaceableWhat actually makes a personal creative voice memorableWhy copying someone’s style can feel successful… until it doesn’tRebecca Green, ethicsBeing inspired vs copying and where that line really isDon't sand off all of your personality!Typos, wonkiness, we luv 'emA human made the workWhat to do if you think you’ve been copied (or fear you have)Authenticity 4evaByeeee for now!x The Good Ship Illustration (Helen, Katie & Tania) 🚢✨Come and say hello! ✏️ @thegoodshipillustration🌏 www.thegoodshipillustration.comp.s. We love answering your illustration questions. Click here to submit your question for The Good Ship Illustration Podcast 🎙

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