Monday, March 4, 2013

Illustration Friday - TALENT

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When I first saw this week's prompt was "TALENT," I was going to draw a character doing something completely silly...like juggling kittens & cups of tea or something....but then I really thought about it, & a "talent" is something to be admired and appreciated.....so I thought back to this piece I really liked that I did WAAAAAAAAAY back in college, that was inspired by one of my favorite guitarists, Steve Vai. Talk about talent!!!

And while the word "talent" may be defined as "a special natural ability or aptitude," make no mistake, that does not mean there is no work involved. A talent is as much a SKILL as it is a gift. I am sure Steve Vai does plenty of practicing! Oddly enough, the example next to the definition was "a talent for drawing." I can speak first hand to the amount of practice it takes to hone one's skills in that area!! I am always trying to learn & improve when it comes to that! I'm sure many of you can relate!

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14 comments:

  1. Phil RoodMarch 4, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    LOVE this one Mit! This guy is fantastic... I feel like you drew this just for me! Great job. Also: Steve Vai rules...

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  2. Claire WildishMarch 5, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    Very cool Mit! Wild and Raw!!

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  3. Rod MacGregorMarch 5, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Thats weird...I drew a guitar guy to begin with (My hobby is guitar)..then changed it...I love Steve Vai too...and Hendrix!
    Cool pic BTW!

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  4. Ces AdorioMarch 5, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    I totally agree with you about talent. The best ones are those who keep practicing. I am sorry, I only know a few guitarist like George Harrison, Eric Clapton...but I know bands though and I always notice they play guitars. Have a great week!

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  5. Linda HensleyMarch 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Love the hair! Completely agree with you about nurturing our talents, and see what fun comes out of doing that? :)

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  6. DoodlestreetMarch 5, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Thank you for your cruise by my blog! I hope you are feeling less "deflated" :D and more like this hipster! haha...you always have the perfect post for the words~

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  7. Laurie A. ConleyMarch 6, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    He's cool! I love the hair and the tattoo. And he looks so happy!

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  8. Amy CMarch 6, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    whaooo he is so totally rocking out!

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  9. ShivaMarch 6, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Wow, such a cool guy is he :D Love it <3

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  10. Ann PilicerMarch 7, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Awesome coolness! great expression! You could just hear the music! hee hee :D

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  11. Stephen MacquignonMarch 8, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Jimmy watch out!

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  12. Ted BlackmanMarch 8, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I love that Steve Vai guitar shootout in the movie "Crossroads". This one's different, I like it!

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  13. dawnMarch 11, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    He definitely looks like he loves the music! :) I've stopped drawing at the minute (too much flower making happening), it makes me a bit sad, I need the practice! Great illustration Mit! :)

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  14. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Great illo Mit, so funny. Love the style.

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