How to steal like an artist (and get away with it)

Ever wondered how the best artists find their ideas and inspiration? What if I told you that originality was overrated and the key to creating fresh work is by doing the very thing you were always told not to. Stealing. In this video I take you on a cat-suit clad adventure and master class on creative inspiration, art history and painting... Now seriously, what more could you want? Enjoy!
Xo
Margot
Special Thanks to Nicholas Dehn on the creation of this video
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Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this KZbin journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!
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[@user-gc1lh2qi4k]

Not only do I love your artistic content, your playful humor is addictive as well!❤😊

[@Pointebrush]

That means so much! Thank you!

[@KBish]

Oh totally!

[@amandalotr]

It’s so funny and educational too.

[@handmadehearts]

​@@PointebrushSpectacular work in so many ways. Great painting, great thinking, great humor. Great fun! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your experience with us.

[@TracyIndy]

You, Margot, are the consummate woman!!! 😍 Every video is brilliantly edited, packed with educational information, and full of laughter. 😂🤣😂 Keep up the awesome work. 😊 👏👏👏

[@Pointebrush]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it Tracy! 😘

[@awatercolourist]

Hi Tracy 😊 👋🏼

[@TracyIndy]

@awatercolourist Hello, my friend. 👋 I hope you are well.

[@awatercolourist]

@@TracyIndy All well, thanks 😊

[@Barbara-fy8cs]

One of your most clever videos yet. It was delightful! I like your idea to "steal" from the greatest, more than one if need be, to create your own masterpiece. Yours was stunning.

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you Barbara! I'm happy you enjoyed it and it gave you some ideas too 🙏

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Incredible video! I’ve loved “Steal like an artist” And putting it like this was so entertaining and educational x

[@Pointebrush]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

[@pennywheeler2598]

If that was your child, he appears to be a lot like his mother, precious! Drama, mystery, suspense, and comedy all accomplished in less than 12 minutes!!! Bundled into a great learning experience. 💕🖌x

[@Pointebrush]

He is! And thank you Penny! 😘

[@alyssanicole279]

Can we appreciate the acting in some of her recent videos! Love this!

[@Pointebrush]

Awww I try haha 🙈

[@jenavevesnowolf13]

Wonderful video on creating your own style . And cutely silly. Thank you for the content!

[@stroodledoodles]

Ok but the whole heist setup of this video was really fun, the camera work was well done too!

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you! I'm so happy that you noticed! I've been brushing up on my camera work 🥰

[@ilonavandertang-vos2198]

Love this tutorial Margot, but most if all, love the painting you 'stole' I'm in love❤

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much! 😘

[@kitschuetze5692]

I absolutely adore your videos and look forward to them. This one was especially fun. I have read the book still like an artist but you actually put it into practice. Great work.🎉

[@Pointebrush]

It’s such a great book! Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

[@mombomb2012]

Wow, another superb video. So creative, so informative...many thanks for all your efforts!

[@Pointebrush]

My pleasure!

[@cinhill22]

It's your artwork, you just used a bunch of inspirations to guide your painting, it's nothing like anything else, definitely your style, love your explanation and acting skills to tell the story!!! 💕😊

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@staceybrister1315]

Margot, I love you! Great video and beautiful painting

[@Pointebrush]

Love you too 🫶😘

[@nancyloomis3046]

Great topic Margo! 8:43 When we were lucky enough to visit Barcelona in 2010, we were also lucky enough to visit the Joan' Miro Museum located there. We loved it and enjoyed the many interactive exhibits. One of his more traditional works that caught my eye was his "Portrait of a Young Girl." and rendered so perfectly and just "cute." I bought a post card of it and have it tacked up on the wall in my stuffed to the gills walk-in closet. One of these days, I intend to do my own version of "Portrait of a Young Girl." As as art teacher once told me "just make it your own" 👍That's what I intend to do.

[@kathleenmcculloch4898]

Absolutely one of the best art vlogs I’ve seen lately. Thanks so much as this gave me food for thought.

[@twizzle1710]

This was great fun. Beautiful outcome.

[@Pointebrush]

So kind of you to say. Thank you 🙏

[@lynnslawson7576]

I love your explanation of how to incorporate multiple styles and elements into a painting to make it your own original work. I’m working to discover my personal style. This helps a lot. ❤

[@mmcohen166]

Margot -EVERY video I watch of yours I laugh, learn and become HOOKED on your content! I struggle with the finding my own ‘style’ of painting and/or jewelry design. This video is fantastic - and your end product is FABULOUS. thank you for the content!

[@madelinegrudens]

Your video editing skills are five star!!! But your painting is on another level altogether 😍 I'm so impressed with the outcome, it's stunning and so different yet it's definitely identifiable as your style!!! Amazing work as usual!! You definitely inspired me on this one 😉. I'm stealing this idea😮

[@Pointebrush]

Awww you’re so sweet. Thank you!! 🫶

[@valsakarunan9835]

Uniquely engaging, educational and entertaining in the inimitably witty Margot Hallac style ❣🎉😍👏 Take a bow with that Pointebrush 🌟💞

[@CarolK810]

Your art and videos are awesome and creative. I learn so many interesting things especially as someone new in painting.

[@roxannemaguire9844]

Hahaha - Love this wonderful video, Margot and Company!!!!! 🖤 Bravo to your co-star!!! 🤩 I think you look like the new Emma Peel!!! 😍 Excellent advice guaranteed to produce some very fun and surprising results!!! Can't wait to give it a try!!! 🥳 Thank you so much for the delightful, entertaining lessons in creativity!!! You're the best 🦸🖌️🎨🎭🖼️✨🌟✨💗

[@carissapicchi8199]

👏 👏 👏 👏. Well played, my dear. Bravo to you!!!

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jeanettegillings7202]

Great video! Loved it!! And yes, you def got away with it 😊

[@Pointebrush]

I'm still in hiding but thank you very much! 😘

[@Mariana-ym6zf]

This was a GREAT presentation!! Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos to entertain us on so many levels.

[@Pointebrush]

That means so much to me that you appreciate it so much 🥹 🥹

[@avibongo]

That video deserves an Oscar Nomination for original content, lifetime achievement award, leading actress in an original educational series, editing, set design and wardrobe. You are very talented.

[@helpyourcattodrive]

So beautiful! I hope someone buys it from you for a Picasso-esque price! You deserve it.❤

[@deannascott8050]

Your painting is absolutely lovely and I love how your personality and humor shines through more and more in your videos.

[@dustydesert1674]

Your creativity extends to your videos themselves. Unique, eye popping, mind expansion, thought provoking! I love it ❤

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much. That’s so kind of you to say ❤️

[@serena_castillo]

You are AMAZING! LOVED YOUR NEW PIECE, TOO! :)

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Ana.always]

I loved your finished piece! Definitely could see how you used the source inspiration while keeping it your own. Beautifully done!

[@elvsohanlon910]

Oh Margot.. this video is incredible! So entertaining & inspiring! Love it!❤️❤️❤️

[@wistad]

So creative! How do you find the time to be a mother, wife, artist, etc., AND put together a video like this?!? Very impressive!

[@Pointebrush]

😘😘😘

[@hannahcrumley3103]

I loved every minute of this!!!! So well done!

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you!!

[@shellyparker8960]

Great information! I always look forward to your videos. Always informative, yet creative and so much fun!

[@Pointebrush]

Awww thank you! ❤️

[@sandraschulkers4004]

Margot everytime you do a video it makes my day and makes me smile😊. You are the best of the best. I am so glad I found you. Your teaching is superior. I have learned so much from you. Thanks❤

[@Pointebrush]

That means the world to me. Thank you for taking the time to write such kind words

[@RebekahSue]

Kleon was the first artist I heard say that there's no such thing as an original idea. "There's no such thing as a new idea. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope." That's attributed to Mark Twain. Words to live by, as long as we give credit where credit is due. This was a great post, Ms. Hallac. I love it.

[@felinefurkin4275]

Ahh this is so much fun, I love the style and personality of this. It’s fun, educational, snappy, and the artwork is beautiful. That’s a cool wardrobe.

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you and glad you liked it!

[@DeejsBaby]

Love the video!!!!! 🥰 Your finished artwork was beautiful. A wonderful merging with some of the greats! Your style in it was perfect and pulls you in to look at it some more.

[@1lorett1]

So cute! What a fun way to teach art- share your work and keep us entertained! ❤

[@deborahhillman4120]

You definitely pulled it off Margo! The final result is brilliant!

[@vikaphotography]

The ninja turtles 😂😂 pls do more artist history videos

[@Pointebrush]

What can I say, I have fond memories of the 80s

[@Vivid_pixcel]

YOOOO i absolutely adore this. Your funny, you lay it out in laymens terms, and you present your argument in a non argumentative way that like how can anyone disagree with you!? it brings to light things i like to do when I do digital art, i'll take multiple references. Sometimes, when I just cant get them to flow together correctly, i'll photobash and stitch them together in photoshop to create a frankenreference to use. I'll overlay colors, textures, patterns, ill swap hairstyles and hand poses, put it accessories I like.. And i have some semblemce of the final image in front of me before i laydown a sketch stroke. When i first started trying to develop my own style, my theory was I'll draw eyes like artist x, nose like y, and mouth like z. I had a fun way of drawing hard that was my own. But then i learned i dont have to be so rigid. You can do a littel bit of both, mix them up, or merge them together, and the possibilities are endless. And when you put the stroke down yourself, it has your own dna meshed into it as well. And the more you do this, the more unique your own dna becomes.

[@lisaharner3720]

Loved the video. So clever! ❤

[@eileenboffo6300]

Another great storytelling from Margot! 😊

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you! 😊

[@jem2250]

This was so inspiring. Love what you created and how you pulled in your inspirations while clearly showing your own unique style. I want to buy that!

[@KBish]

I’m a new “sub” and I have found myself watching your videos more often than not. I love the splashes of humor you pepper throughout, along with a good helping of solid information one can build on with their own work. You my friend are very accomplished as witnessed by your previous paintings. Keep up the great work, and thanks for taking us along.😊

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much and welcome to my channel! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JGSewell]

I love your videos they are so creative and made well. They are always funny or silly yet with an educational twist. You really learn a lot from your videos, and you know so much. Your videos will never bore that’s for sure.

[@Pointebrush]

I’m happy you’re enjoying them! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@intermundosmagicae]

This is the best explanation on how to integrate the styles and concepts of artists we love into our own art. Brilliant video! And also, the painting you did is incredible!!

[@kristinstickrod3525]

Your videos are so well-made and entertaining! Love your art work as well. Thanks for making today better.

[@Pointebrush]

Thank YOU for making my day 🙏

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Your videos are second to none, you deserve way more views and likes than you get!

[@debraciola8998]

WOW, your good! How fun! Just love your videos😅

[@Pointebrush]

😊 thank you

[@elyneldavila5814]

I echo all the sentiments praising the incredible quality of your videos! Your skills as both an artist and educator shine through in your clear, engaging, and to-the-point explanations. Please continue creating these videos; I thoroughly enjoy each and every one, and they only seem to be improving. Thank you sincerely for generously sharing such valuable information with all of us. Your hard work in producing these wonderful videos is truly appreciated - they're absolutely addictive!

[@suzannehulton2571]

I love how entertaining you are. So much energy and I always learn something so thank you for being you. Keep up the great work

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much!

[@nancyloomis3046]

There's an old saying that comes to mind with your vid: "There's nothing new under the sun." I do think it's a judgement call of giving credit when you're taking "inspiration" from something you saw another another artist create...keeping in mind, they probably got inspired from something they saw in someone else's work, too. And let's face it, a lot of artist's have styles that may be similar. I think the important thing is to be able to look at your "inspired " creation and see your own individuality there more than the other artist. If it looks more like your inspiration resource, then you just copied it and that's no good.

[@Pointebrush]

Yes! Exactly!

[@lynison9050]

Captivating video and a joyous painting!! I learned so much too, thank you for all the effort you put into everything you post. Such a delight to watch. ❤

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

😂 Ohhh Margot that’s so humorous & fun! I love 💕 your accomplice at the beginning leading to this wonderful journey of art stealing that I have been hearing about lately. Yes 🙌🏻 you got away with it, and your explanation of this concept is much easier to understand completely. You have definitely given me something to think 🤔 about & inspire to. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. It really made my evening enjoyable.

[@luluesparza7360]

So creative and cute -thank you!

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you! 😊

[@angelstreetworkshop]

Margot this took me back to the days I was at FIT designing a line gathering inspiration from many different places. I loved the addictive flow that I achieved immersing myself in the task of going to our library. Thank you! Great video.

[@tinaevans4894]

Beautiful!! And your video - wonderfully entertaining and educational. So helpful - I needed the visual to fully understand how to steal like an artist.

[@sarahs1691]

What a top-notch video, Margot! Well done ⭐ Somehow, you've managed to be funny, educational and inspiring *and* delivered a master class in under 12 minutes! Thanks for producing such wonderful content. I loved how you showed your inspiration sources and the overhead shot of some of your art books 🧡🩷

[@viktoriavidali]

What talents you have, Margot. Of course, you absolutely got away with it!

[@elisabethseeger5837]

WOW!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Love

[@Pointebrush]

🫶

[@H00ndagirl]

You got away with it for sure!! It is an original Margo creation. Your creativity knows no limits. A sheer joy to watch. Thank you for the hours of work you put into these videos. ❤❤❤

[@Carmcgee]

Yes, this was among your best, Margot -- you make me laugh, while writing notes on what to research and try next. Thanks, sweetie!

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

You are definitely growing on me:)

[@Pointebrush]

Ah! That's the point! 😜

[@DS40764]

You make learning art fun (and stealing it) and never bore us! Yea, I like Warhol colors and I like loose paintings

[@Marteire]

And the coolest thing ever is that, while you were doing your heist, I was thinking how I would use the same sources of inspiration for a piece. And the painting I envisioned was completely different because I would take other components of the patterns or Picasso’s work. Brilliant video, very playful and inspirational. Thank you!

[@amandaterrio4823]

Splendid

[@Pointebrush]

😘

[@marymoore1241]

I just love your videos, keep them coming!

[@elisiataylor]

This is amazing; and I love the creativity in your finished piece! What a fun way to stretch our artistic muscles and visual vocabulary. 💖 "Steal Like An Artist" was one of the first books that freed me to really explore art again.

[@jessbutterfly9801]

100/10 every time

[@OG-ux8sf]

I have that book.

[@Pointebrush]

Such a great book 👍

[@elizabethparker848]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. You are so talented not only as an artist but also as an artist, but your videos are so interesting and informative, I found this very entertaining. Well done Margot you have excelled with this one, definitely a 10 ❤❤❤

[@polgara28]

Oh this painting is beautiful! I'm not normally a fan of the style, but thanks to your content, I'm learning to appreciate it. I do think it looks much better in watercolor. Great video, a TON of work went into it, and you can tell. Thanks! 🌻

[@mariaoropallo4224]

That painting!!! Oh my!

[@crohillhouse]

Lovely piece of art!

[@ev580]

Oh Margot, I love ur videos! So elegantly stylish. The art,dramatics,humour, all exquisite. Thank you, u make my day! Xxxxxxx

[@tempest6781]

I simply adore your storytelling. From the art to the story and passing through the creativity you simply create masterpiece after masterpiece. Thank you

[@PaulaScardamalia]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. And so much fun. I was smiling (and occasionally laughing) the entire time. And I love the final piece. (Is it okay to like it more than Picasso's?) 😆

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you so much Paula! And I won’t complain about the compliment either 😉❤️

[@goedwards7431]

I am brand new to painting so tell me if I'm wrong, but it seems that you took inspiration from all these places but the painting is your own. Nic work!

[@Pointebrush]

Yes! That’s exactly it 👍👍

[@livingmybestestlife]

You're painting is beautiful, the videography is mind-blowing, you're acting is wonderful, the editing is amazing, and your explanation of how to use other artists and things as inspiration was so clear and understandable... I'm mindblown. I honestly forgot I was looking at someone making videos on KZbin because it seemed like those funny educational videos professional studios put out. When you said you wanted to be more creative in your videography, I had no idea this is what you meant. You are an amazing artist in film and watercolor. And you're acting is A+ also. Great job!

[@ChantelleArts]

this is stunning, a fantastic video ❤❤❤

[@jlm517rocks]

Brilliant.... as usual...

[@sambill2045]

Great video, thank you very much👍

[@nikibee70]

Your videos are so entertaining. I think you've successfully pulled off the heist, and I prefer your painting to the Picasso 😊

[@fr7115]

❤💕 happy to hear about your Filipino heritage 💕❤ you are a woman of many talents!

[@LizNori]

Great advice and good job ! Le résultat est super !❤

[@Pointebrush]

😘😘😘

[@isaacclarke9554]

That painting came out beautiful Margot! I've really been loving this super playful direction you've been taking your videos, both entertaining but very educational. This one in particular is well timed since a week or 2 ago I went on a 'how to use reference' spree on youtube that talk about this same idea, and watching how everyone explains/approaches things differently has been great! I think yours is one of my favorites just because your particular style and subject is so far removed from what I draw that I pick up something new/unique for my own work. My other favorite video was from comic book artist David Finch, but rather than pull from wildly different sources/genres, he went the opposite route and showed how to successfully pull from what the industry he directly works in: comics. He had like 4 different graphic novels, and he step by step showed why and how he yanked from each. A pose from one book that he changes up, the anatomy/ muscles from a second book, the lighting from a third, and shadow/adding black marks from a fourth. And in the end his figure looked entirely unique and you'd never even think he was stealing from what are basically co-workers. In general, the fact there's more and more videos like this about how to reference or 'steal' from both photographs or life for reference, but artists as well online is awesome I think. Particularly artists imo because I remember in art school and even college my instructors were always like "NEVER REFERENCE ARTISTS. EVER." Also the 'you're not a REAL artist if you can't draw from imagination' is still very much something noobie artists struggle with (I was no exception).

[@patriciakovach8656]

Thank you for this education artistic heist video! The reason you are such a great artist is because not only do you have a great eye, you put your heart and soul into your art.

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

You so got away with it. You would make a great actress. Beautiful painting. Thanks for the information. Have a great week.😊

[@rocketsackcreations]

I cannot describe how much I like the end painting ❤ And very interesting approach to this topic!

[@maureencepiel959]

This is an excellent video to also help develop individual painting style. I love it!

[@SabrinasTwistofColor]

And all the other "ninja turtles"!! Lmao 🤣 That was hilarious 😂

[@rupamagdy805]

Very clever, entertaining and educational! Wonderful concept and great outcome. Thanks!

[@Mirrigold]

Margo you are a unique talent, you educate with wit and panache and you do it with such kindness and grace that your videos are simply a joy to watch. The final painting is just superb!

[@neidedegouvea]

Love it ❤❤❤

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you!

[@joannernst6406]

Margot, thank you so much for your explanation of stealing like an artist! Up to this point, I didn’t fully grasp exactly what that meant. I really enjoy your videos! They are so entertaining and filled with information 😊

[@juliec.]

Great video as always.