Creativity

As a newbie drawing and watercolor artist, I agree that a person can learn the skills to paint and draw and improve with practice.

There are many artists-creators on social media who give beginner drawing and painting classes online. 

I follow quite a number of them, have benefitted from their tutorials  and they are terrific.

However, and this might be a bit of a hot take,  I sometimes wonder if their philosophy of "practice makes perfect" is a bit misleading. 

Practice has helped me a great deal. Painting and drawing every day has sharpened my sense of observation. Glancing at an apple versus truly studying an apple makes a difference in how I may portray it on paper or canvas.

But, I do feel that some people have an innate talent and a natural sense of creativity. That is a gift and not something that can be taught. 

I often struggle to come up with original ideas.  I think the great amount of tutorial lessons online may be inhibiting my own individuality.  We all seem to be painting the same Christmas wreaths or Easter bunny greeting cards.

Still, I enjoy the process, and I hope with lots of practice, 🤞I will develop my own creative voice over time.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.