About Talent...

[Enzie Shahmiri]

I believe that people who are talented have a special gift or insight that allows them to recognize something before others do. This something might be in the speed that they are able to learn and apply newfound knowledge or their unique way of looking at things and trying different ways, that had not been recognized before.

But talent alone does not make perfection and to reach the status of a master, they too have to know how to use their tools and become proficient at what they do through lots of practice.

In the same token, those who are not born

[Kimber Scott]

I'd highly recommend Emile Zola's book, "The Masterpiece." It is a 19th century work involving the evolution of the Impressionists. It's actually an impressionist work itself. Being so, it's a tad experimental. The story is quite intriguing, though, and it's an easy read. You will experience the real "Cafe Guerbois," (even though it's not called that in the book), and meet many of the Impressionists themselves, (even though, their names have been changed to protect Zola), and I would assume you will meet yourself, as well. I did.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ex...&Search=Search

Don't read the introduction until you're finished with the book. It tells the ending and ruins everything.