creative vs experience
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I think there's a huge difference between talent and passion. Rarely, are they the same for someone. If they are, that person is real lucky.
A talent is something that comes easier to you than someone else. You're considered "talented" because you can do something others can't, so oftentimes, it's less work to accomplish.
A passion is something that you love--you live for. And because you're passionate it may take more work and dedication.
Like RenaPhuah said, I agree.
Personally, I think I'm talented in design. It's work, but still it comes easy to me. I'm passionate about it, but not as passionate as I would be if it didn't come easy.
I'm passionate about life drawing, sketching, cartooning, etc. I'm not amazing at it in any way, but I still love it.
I make a living as a designer because its easier than making a living as an artist. But that doesn't stop me from carrying a sketch book with me whereever I go and devoting 1-2 nights a week at a coffee house sketching the night away.
The rara avis is the person who's passions and talents lie in the same medium.
But why be passionate about something that's easy, anyway? Browning said "A [person's] reach should always exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for..."
just sumpin' to chew on.
BTW, Dink, you work is wonderful. The experience paid off. :)