Is Carving a Gift or a Skill?

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Discussing an argument some folks were having in the comment section about giftedness in art vs hardwork and which one makes an artist great.
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[@knight946]

I believe that carving is a skill that can be learned, but art is a gift. With skill I can be a good carver, but with the gift of art I can be a great artist too.

[@crumbocrumbo6814]

My mother always told me better to try and fail than do nothing at all. At least you will learn something.

[@dvalley3344]

As you said, my only gift is being to easily see things in three dimensions. But I had to learn to draw, design and carve. Everyone must develop a learning and work ethic. We are naturally lazy and must overcome this to be proficient at anything!

[@whittler0507]

Very good Alec ..God can give people gift ..but unless you work at it ..it doesnt work ..I met a young man on vacation one day who took a carving class and his first piece was amazing to me ..I sat and talked to him and he told me his dad was a artist and the carving seemed natural to him ..But there was only one problem ..He told me he didnt like to carve wood ..He liked to do other art ..So you see God can gift you with special skills .But a lot of people if not interested ..Wont go on to do it

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That’s so true Gene! Thanks brother

[@cindyharbert553]

I think all talents are God-given gifts, but I believe He gave us a brain to hone our talents into a skilled art form.

[@brinkleysfield]

I've always believed that hard work and lots of practice can make you a great carver. A God given talent, hard work and lots of practice will take you to the moon in your carving.

[@AttorneyBailey]

The human brain has billions of doors that lead to other doors... endless doors...we have the capacity to develop Air craft carriers and sky scrapers...all of us.,.concouisness choices and free will .all God given.. determine how far one progresss....just my opinion

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

And a good opinion.

[@belmontiesteak1096]

Well said good sir! Side note... I love that "take your vitamins" hasn't been abandoned. It's long since been a staple now, at least in my eyes hahaha. Also, super pumped for the new book! Congrats!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Orin!!!

[@stephenkendall6108]

I believe it was Tim Tebow who said “ hardwork beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That’s a great quote!

[@peggyhix293]

Exactly…. One can be gifted by God but not improve upon it just as one can have a passion for something and work hard to improve it…. Either way Christ is King❤️❤️❤️

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Amen!

[@SoeCarpeDiem]

For my part, I work very hard and it's regular practice that helps me improve! I even find myself bringing differences to my basic model, you have to trust yourself and dare, I believe that this is one of the ways in which you can surprise yourself and gain in confidence!

[@stephenkendall6108]

Well stated sir! We are all blessed with something. Some more than others, interest in something is the seed. How you nurture and develop and make that seed grow is up to you. I’m exactly like you. I see things naturally…but have to put in the work to develop the fine polish on that skill. But isn’t that part of our journey???

[@buckbeans1]

I believe Ernest Hemingway's best defines the issue about skill and giftedness.. To make something takes both skill and some giftedness... What is most important than both is said to have " Built-in Bullshit meter to define greatness vs mediocrity...

[@Arkadiosjiujitsu]

That’s true! I tell my son that often when he gets down on himself with his guitar skills. Practice/skill beats talent everytime.

[@EliasTheWoodcarver]

Word to my mother!😜 I feel talent is the ability to let ideas manifest themselves through you and hard work & dedication gives us the tools to do it. What good is talent if u don't know shit 🤭I just ordered ur book brother and I posted some links to the book on my ig. LFG!!!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Appreciate you dude!!!

[@Jenny_ToTheTable]

Brilliant❤ 👏 I think there is another bk

[@georgegarner7050]

Alec. Very insightful observations - especially for a young guy. This thought process of maximizing results by combining diligent work and practice with whatever skills we’re gifted with can be applied to any artistic pursuit. Great food for thought - thanks .

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!

[@quutjeh54]

Hi Alex, have you recieved my email regarding my purchase of the piece “distant dreams”? Hope to get in touch with you. -Quinten/Miko

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I have not seen it! I will check messages now!

[@Notfritenite]

I'm a classically trained oil painter. I've attended hundreds of art classes and seminars. I've done it all from clay sculpting to graphic design and carving for me has been the most humbling, challenging and rewarding.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Wow! Glad to have you carving!

[@fngrusty42]

I do believe that we find things we enjoy and being we enjoy it we do better than one that would just like to do something. But yes there are those are just good without trying . Dang unfair. But from young they tell ya life ain't fair. Just do your best and enjoy it.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That’s true!

[@MaximoLavandero]

All talent is gift from God

[@JESUSISKINGOFKINGSLORDOFLORDS]

Both, differs from person to person, I’ve seen both, my friend has always been naturally great at this but me.. I’ve had to learn and put a lot of work into it, ty for your videos, been learning, I need to do your school

[@bushna2007]

Well said, Alec.

[@paulnagtzaam914]

we are in the end all childeren off god and all blest in different way`s,some have to work harder at there gift then other`s.im just glad my mom always sad that im special🤣🤣have a great weekend

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That's it!!

[@Wingman115]

Art can be learned. Betty Edward’s and her book Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain really opened up new opportunities for me with my power carving and pyrography.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

So good!

[@thelittlethingskate9567]

Oh my gosh I love this. Thank you.❤

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!

[@pastuh]

99% skill, 1% luck

[@michaelkoster8412]

Great comments, Alec!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!