01-23-2014, 01:50 AM
I think drawing is probably like 90% mental and only 10% muscle memory. So even before someone attempts to draw for the first time they may have been thinking about things visually more than another person. To other people it appears that they have a natural talent but they just started building their skill earlier. Thats not what talent is in my opinion. Talent would be someone who acquires new information faster and can apply it. And I dont see the point of comparing sports and genetics to art. All you need to preform art is at least one hand an eye and a brain. Theres an image for ya :D Genetics may predetermine someones height and bone structure and things like that. With a skill thats almost entirely mental it has more to do with the nervous system which can be greatly changed through someones environment. In terms of psychology its more nurture than nature. So maybe I'll change my answer and say that talent doesnt really exist and it only appears that some people have an edge. We all for the most part start with a blank slate and through our experiences build our own perspectives.