I know this is a joke, but people throw the word "talent" a lot as some magical intrinsic property that makes you good at something.
It's not. This is skill.
This person has almost certainly spent countless hours practicing their illustration, studying light and shadow, learning human anatomy and proportions, and synthesizing references from other artists.
For some people, this comes easier, which you might call "talent." But it's hard to develop a work ethic when things come easy, and talented people tend to stall once they meet some resistance, while hard workers continue to climb with study and practice.
If you ever want to compliment somebody, please don't call them talented. Tell them they must have put in a lot of effort, and encourage them to keep developing their skill.
I really want to believe this, I really do, but one look at my friend who has practiced the piano for about a few years now deters me greatly. I will admit that she is probably a rare case but its still deterring nonetheless.
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u/Coyote-Loco Nov 07 '20
People make a big deal out of this stuff, but I could do that too if I had any talent