Is artistic skill natural or learned? 120 Articles

by Michael Fassbender

Skills are learned, by their very nature; artistry, however, is inborn. In the artistic sphere, skills are tools with which one makes art. They are not art in themselves. Such skills might range from the ability to dr...read more

by John Devera

This question possesses its own answer. Artistic skill is learned. Artistic talent is natural. Anyone can learn to draw, be a craftsman, an illustrator. Being an artist, being great at it, requires more. It requires t...read more

by Captain Average

"I believe that every person is born with talent." - Maya Angelou That is such a simple statement, but one which drives to the very heart of the question over whether artistic skill is natural or learned. The obvious an...read more

by Nancy L. Young-Houser

According to Albert Einstein, "True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist." This urge has the ability to rise up within the heart and soul of a natural born creative artist, becoming a living ...read more

by James Mockridge.

Defining the term 'artistic' is in itself a compelling matter. It is merely termed as having the ability to show excellence or skill within a chosen field, but will vary according to everyone one's own opinions. A modern a...read more

by Riley Hun

A complete grasp of artistry in its purest form is generally not something you can pick up or learn. Sure, it is always possible to go to art school and learn how to draw or play an instrument. But if you are not born with...read more

by Bruce Daniel

To be considered a natural artist, you must have a "want to" spirit. If it's in your blood, your physic, or your desires; then whatever artistic bent you apply yourself to could be called natural. As a teen in high scho...read more

by Sara Srati

As the daughter of an art professor, and someone who has been around art and artists all her life, I believe this question cannot be answered simply with one word, "natural" or "learned." To be a successful artist, one mus...read more

by Renee Morgan

Artistic skills are both learned and natural. When you have such a skill naturally, you are always learning so that you can enhance the skills. I am a person who was born with the natural skill. I have been able to writ...read more

by Timothy D Heard

Artistic skill is both natural and learned. But one cannot master an artistic skill without first possessing a natural artistic ability. Some artists are born with a talent, and as soon as physical and mental capabilities ...read more

by Candace Williams

Yes, that was well done but boring.There is a mysterious difference between a song sung technically perfectly and a song which touches your heart.Learning the techniques involved in creating a painting,then going through t...read more

by Michael Greaney

Usually in biology class the questions will arise over whether what an individual becomes is determined by heredity or environment. The issue whether artistic skill is natural or whether it can be learned falls into the s...read more

by Sheridan Smith

My family has always been very capable when it comes to artistic talents. Everyone of my family members is amazing with a pen, whether it be writing, sketching, drawing, etc. My grandmother used to hand-paint children'...read more

by Deborah English

One day when you are four years old, you don't just pick up a pencil and accurately portray an object. However, a surge of pure transcendent energy might empty itself through your drawing tool and make itself known on pape...read more

by Bambi Shrum

Artistic ability of any kind is totally natural. A person can be taught to improve their abilities, but they cannot be taught to have those abilities. The same goes that a person can posses the abilities and not be able to...read more

by C.D. Crowder

We've all heard about people with natural born talent. What does that mean for the other ninety percent or so of the population? Everyone has talent if they choose to build upon it. Even the so called naturals had to wo...read more

by Mary Gage

I believe artistic skill is both. My sister has always been a natural artist, she can pick up a pencil and make paper come to life, I was always jealous growing up, cause I couldn't draw like her, I on the other hand have...read more

by M.L. Brooke

Is artistic skill natural or learned? I think it has to be both. There is a degree of genetic leanings in all of us to various mental and emotional pursuits beyond the expressly physical. Some have a knack for interpr...read more

by Skylar Taylor

Is artistic skill learned or is it natural. To answer this question we have to decide what we want to consider artistic skill. If your answer is artistic skill is nothing more than being able to draw a bowl of fruit as one...read more

by AMERICAN MAN

~=An Artist's Mind=~ Every artist, whether known as natural or learned into their skill, apparently began a relatively normal life. We all get fed by nature and society many ingredients that our minds develop from over ...read more