Why is authenticity important in art? ❤️ All artist copy when learning, it’s part of how you develop. But you should move on as quick as you can and use that knowledge to develop yourself.❤️ I see too many people calling themselves artists, when they just copy, it’s sadly only done for money, with no care for the artist they copy or honesty and respect for the collectors. I don’t know how they look people in the eye, I couldn’t ❤️ For me art is a window into the feelings, soul of the artist and