Artists considering a career in their chosen field might have asked themselves this question multiple times.
Its an undeniable truth that practice is the guaranteed path to improvement in an artist’s output, however a situation may arise that might cause artists to doubt their intrinsic talent (is that the reason for their success and quality of output, or it is merely practice and tenure?).
Nurture Camp -
One can argue that everyone has the ability to produce great art, and that all it needs to reach a level of quality output is practice and learnable skills.
“Anyone can be like Rembrandt (renowned Dutch artist)”. “I don’t think a painter like Rembrandt is a genius. It’s about freedom and guts. It’s about looking. It can be learnt.” – Damien Hirst, British contemporary artist.
Hirst argues that perseverance is the only key ingredient required and can overcome the lack of all others (talent, guidance, critique and feedback, opportunities, etc). Talent will only get you so far, but if you don’t work on it, you’ll never be great, and just might be surpassed by the one artist with tons of practice and no talent.
Having a knack for producing good art is a desirable trait in this field, but can prove to be insufficient. Efforts dedicated to improving and perfecting your craft matter more.
The efforts mentioned above are most effective when directed with the right guidance and availability of the right resources.
Nature Camp –
All artists worth their salt can identify those in the field who are simply a cut above the rest ie “in a different league”.
“Not everyone can paint like Rembrandt, however hard you try,” he said, emphasising, “It’s not about hard work, it’s about something else, which is what genius is, I suppose. It’s about that sheer quality.” – Jeremy Deller, Visual Artist
A distinct quality in the output of certain artists (digital or otherwise) set them apart. That distinctiveness emerges from their vision and talent, which is natural and innate.
That cannot be learnt.
Someone who really wants to be an artist can put years of practice into it and produce good art however the artwork will be limited in its scope and vision.
They can turn their affinity for art into a profession but producing artwork that makes history is a matter of genes and natural talent.
The 21st century has brought about the digital age which has affected this equation. It is possible today for someone with no artistic talent, to acquire skills and technical know-how/expertise to reach a stage of competency that great art can be produced. However the superiority of talent remains.
Talent can be honed, sharpened and pointed in the right direction when wielded by a skilful artist, when guided by a mentor. MAGES Digital Art Courses are taught by industry veterans and are designed to enhance intrinsic talent and bring about the best in their students.
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