For years I've been trying to improve myself as an artist. With every sketch/painting/comic page with the next being better than the last. You learn that there is never a "I've done it, I've reach end!!' kind of moment. Very much like when you finish school, you think that's you done with learning, only to find out it's actually the start of your learning experiences.
So going back to talent it's self. I do think some people have a natural talent for picking things up quicker than others, those that want to succeed at it try harder, even if its natural talent or acquired talent.
I am a member of a handful of sites dedicated to art in most of its forms, mostly to do with drawing/painting/design and so on. (you get the picture ;) ha) Any way, on one site, in particular such as deviantart, I'm not knocking the site for starters. My thing is it's such a shame to go on a site like deviantart where there are such amazing and talented people, to only get lost amongst the most absolute shit you have ever seen in your life. I was on there recently and it took at least 5 pages before I found anything remotely good. Again everyone has different skill levels, but you can see good work or loved work done by someone and enjoy it no matter the level.
I just think it's a shame to get a honey pot and have to lick layers of shit before you hit the honey it's self.
Heres a few things on there worth looking at at least.
http://www.deviantart.com/art/A-Kiss-438041324
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Fear-the-Bear-438041356
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Bats-425687379
http://alvinlee.deviantart.com/art/X-23-Tutorial-for-ImagineFX-404704887
copy and paste these, if you like it take some time and look through, unfortunately you'll have to look at total bollocks first (literally too)
ok thats my 'rant' over with
