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Writer Who Draws
- Austin Kleon, identifying as a "writer who draws," borrowed this description from his artistic hero, Saul Steinberg.
- This self-descriptor reflects Kleon's primary focus on writing, viewing it as a way to professionally read books.
Disciplinary Divides
- Elementary school sparked Kleon's interest in the synergy of words and images, but later education forced a separation.
- This division led to a feeling of having to choose between artistic disciplines, a struggle he now recognizes as unnecessary.
Childlike Learning
- Children, like dogs, live presently without future anxieties, demonstrating a natural integration of disciplines.
- Kleon's son processes information through various forms, like drawing, writing, and music, demonstrating a holistic learning approach.