Is there such thing as 'natural talent' as a creative? | Creativity In Progress | Ep 6

Hey loves,
So today I wanted to talk to you about talent and whether or not you need this to be a creative - the short answer is no!
I take a dive into some topics surrounding talent, business and social media which I hope you find helpful!
My camera decided not to work for this record but I'll be back with the video file for you next week.
Love always,
Beth xx
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[@mariadangeloart]

Great podcast, Bethany. I'm looking forward to the social media podcast. I truly struggle with IG and filming. I'm good on FB but for some reason, IG is a struggle. Also, I'd love to hear how your pricing evolved and how you meet your monthly income goals. Are you a Cancerian by any chance???

[@TmHudsonArt]

It annoys me more when you get people (Generally Americans) telling you that you have a gift from god or some other way of basically saying my ability is god's work lol and I'm just some puppet acting on his control....yeah thanks for totally disregarding all the years of my own effort to get better and just put all the credit to an imaginary guy in the sky lol...yes I am not religious....but disregarding my own work and struggle for years and just giving all the credit to god is just a really crappy way to compliment anyone and especially somebody who doesn't even believe in god lol.. I often wish these people could just leave god out of just one sentence they ever come out with.

[@lynnrushton7458]

Thanks for this Bethany….totally agree with you. It’s lovely to get compliments about your artwork, but I don’t think it’s natural talent….its bloomin hard work, & thousands of hours practicing. Busy drawing a donkey while I’m listening to you 😂 I struggle big time with confidence about if my work is good or are ppl just being kind 🥴…..I know I’ve done some decent pieces, but then I go rogue & produce some questionable drawings! Anyway , always good to hear your thoughts….another fab podcast x

[@eviegibbs5673]

Thanks for sharing this

[@malikab3258]

Thank you for this beautiful podcast session! Consistency is the key, this is what I need especially that I'm embarking on my new creative journey coming days. Thank you so much Bethany, and please know that you are precious to us👍. I adore your art 💕

[@TealandGold]

Such a perfect subject for all of us! I have been blessed to be called "talented," on occasion, which is of course a compliment and am humbled by it. But something inside me wants to explain that "talent = thousands of hours of practice". When I compliment artists I try to do so in a way that acknowledges the specific aspects that are impressive and the years of practice they've put in.

[@angelaboucher4708]

Again thank you again for being so honest and telling your story. It's funny how so many people brush off what artist do as "natural talent" and don't even think about the hours (years) we've spent getting to where we are. I love these episodes. You're doing such a wonderful thing.

[@katyferrari]

Ive done commissions since 1996 but have no idea how you get people to buy original work. How do you do it? I also agree on the natural talent thing, its just practice

[@patricianadarajah6833]

Anyone can learn to draw , paint , sew ,cook etc.. put the time in and passion helps.

[@florlovestodraw]

Loved this episode & again thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge ❤️

[@Paul-su3qh]

Hi Bethany, this is a great topic for discussion. I believe that creative talent is a form of communication and a reflection of our inner selves in a world where many of us struggle to share our thoughts and feelings with others. Furthermore, I believe that creativity provides us with an alternative worldview and supported by our desire for peace, tranquility, and harmony with nature itself, hence our love of animals, of landscape, or rivers and seas, still life, wildlife, and other forms like abstraction and so on. However. I also thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions and experiences and the connection with the business side of being a creative. It is so helpful to know that we are not alone with the struggles we face as creative people. You are a real blessing sharing the highs and lows abd enabling others to learn how to manage these problems and at the same time how we can move forward doing what we love most. ❤😅

[@peterbunyan3924]

You are so right with the natural talent, l had a fasination with how artists did that with paint from being a lad so thought l would like to try it, keeped that interest and eventually through reading books and then you tube gradually improved 🙂

[@owenmcginn9601]

You are so spot on