tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post4924902643499239476..comments2023-12-01T15:15:00.963-08:00Comments on Linda_Hensley: "Talent"Linda Hensleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-66534481054849309302013-03-28T11:03:06.348-07:002013-03-28T11:03:06.348-07:00I think talent is like any other human characteris...I think talent is like any other human characteristics. It comes from a starting point set by heritage and genes and then develops throughout life by influences by the surroundings we live and grow up in. No doubt some people start out with more talents than others, but as you point out, one needs to work hard to make those talent really blossom. Generally I don't think talent or lack of talent is what limits most people. Most people aren't even able to scratch the surface of their talents because they don't put in the efforts it takes. And by most people I included myself. The positive side of it is that we can all in reality reach as far as we want to if we just put in the necessary work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-61123747576068977982013-03-10T19:56:25.657-07:002013-03-10T19:56:25.657-07:00Don't be too impressed with my athleticism Ani...Don't be too impressed with my athleticism Anita. I rammed myself into a counter this week and gave myself quite a bruise :) Thanks for the comment and the Penny wishes!Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-55142334181555848262013-03-08T15:08:25.379-08:002013-03-08T15:08:25.379-08:00I'm always impressed with your athleticism; es...I'm always impressed with your athleticism; especially the "height" thing that you've spoken about before. In my next life...<br /><br />I like you metaphor - "Talent is a seed..." We do indeed have to nourish it and not be afraid of it.<br /><br />Best wishes for Penny the Pup!<br /><br />(It's Friday. I should seek some of the items you have beautifully created and displayed above and have a Calgon bath. Hmmm...)<br /><br />Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-19138291772390452702013-03-05T05:01:47.329-08:002013-03-05T05:01:47.329-08:00Thanks Mit! Penny looks better, but she's a l...Thanks Mit! Penny looks better, but she's a long way from getting rid of her cone head. Yay for Illustration Friday for getting us all to draw more!Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-79275871023724228622013-03-04T12:07:10.095-08:002013-03-04T12:07:10.095-08:00I agree - talent needs to be nutured. And I agree ...I agree - talent needs to be nutured. And I agree with Abby as well - that is *exactly* why I started participating in Illustration Friday challenges - to keep my hand in it, so to speak. I had been lax about that for quite some time....<br />Best wishes for Penny!!!Creations By Mithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553912158930813310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-44578557567639208602013-03-04T04:54:18.238-08:002013-03-04T04:54:18.238-08:00Thanks for all the happy puppy thoughts for Penny!...Thanks for all the happy puppy thoughts for Penny! She's still not eating, but she does look a lot better than she did. She's also still piddling on the floor, but I'm trying my best not to complain too much about that.<br /><br />In full disclosure, I probably should've also mentioned that I slipped on the ice a few weeks ago and bashed my leg. My grace and balance can be somewhat selective :) But I agree with Abby, Illustration Friday gives us a reason to pick up a pencil every week, and keeps our gardens growing. Paula makes a very good point too about evaluating our art after the fact instead of letting our fears prevent us from making it in the first place.<br /><br />Best wishes for you puppy too Cindy!Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-31081912743848472982013-03-03T16:51:55.211-08:002013-03-03T16:51:55.211-08:00Oh dear, all the best wishes for Penny! My little ...Oh dear, all the best wishes for Penny! My little guy is limping around in recovery from various ailments too. <br /><br />It's definitely a matter of watering your garden! And I believe anyone can do it. It's just that some folks give up too easily - maybe too used to instant gratification. It takes a lot of time and practice, same as any vocation or skill!Cindy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14818401562297915046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-20374444907873972032013-03-03T09:54:07.583-08:002013-03-03T09:54:07.583-08:00You are quiet right about being afraid nothing wil...You are quiet right about being afraid nothing will grow in the Garden of Talent. But that is a self sabotaging thought, isn't it? At the start you have to be brave and jump, like you did. Backward looking comes later and with that, humility. It actually counts for every single art project: just jump and do it. Later evaluate it. <br />You have written another perfect post.<br />Well wishes for your dear dog. <br />Paula Kuitenbrouwerhttp://www.mindfuldrawing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-32062382384155926332013-03-03T04:59:03.226-08:002013-03-03T04:59:03.226-08:00I think we all have different talents Linda and if...I think we all have different talents Linda and if we nurture and use them they just grow and grow. Sending a virtual pat to your pup. Love your floral packaging, you certainly nurtured your artistic talent. Don't slip off any rocks this week and I hope that work is calming down.<br />Jane xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742664269417361941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-90370346166963197102013-03-02T20:25:07.860-08:002013-03-02T20:25:07.860-08:00Use it or lose it! Having talent isn't enough ...Use it or lose it! Having talent isn't enough to keep it around. That's one reason I appreciate Illustration Fridays, they get me to "pick up a pencil" at least once a week. I haven't jumped off any pointy, icy rocks lately, though. <br />I love the watering can box - stuffed with pampering things for after a long hike? And warm healing wishes going out to your Penny. <br />Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-46441970139738579932013-03-02T16:56:00.070-08:002013-03-02T16:56:00.070-08:00Talent's a slippery rock on a slope? Good vibe...Talent's a slippery rock on a slope? Good vibes go to the pup. Cheers!Rand MacIvorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769540503437221828noreply@blogger.com