Some Arty Talk: Talent or Work?

  One thing i've said repeatedly on this blog, and in person, is that natural talent doesn't go far without effort, and just because your first efforts are unsatisfactory - well, that means you are NORMAL, not defective in artistic talent.
  Here's some other people's words on the subject:
https://emptyeasel.com/2019/01/17/is-natural-artistic-talent-a-myth/
https://www.artiststrong.com/artist-mythbusting-the-talented-artist/
https://www.liveabout.com/art-is-not-about-talent-2578393
https://www.bedlamfarm.com/2015/09/29/everyone-is-born-an-artist/