Usually, when we talk about creativity, it's about self-expression, wh…

Austin Kleon
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Usually, when we talk about creativity, it's about self-expression, which is great, but for work to be art or design, there has to be someone on the other end. The audience makes the work come alive. ✨ Interview with Ryan and Tina Essmaker, thegreatdiscontent.com. April 1, 2014.
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Usually, when we talk about creativity, it's about self-expression, which is great, but for work to be art or design, there has to be someone on the other end. The audience makes the work come alive. ✨ Interview with Ryan and Tina Essmaker, thegreatdiscontent.com. April 1, 2014.

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