A quote on the subject of ‘Talent’
Daniel Parkhurst, student of William Bouguereau, wrote that “Talent is just another name for the love of a thing.”
My mentor Juliette Aristides adds: “This love gives the person the desire to pursue an objective in spite of obstacles that arise, and provides him or her with the stamina necessary for extended study.”
That extended study - and the extra effort it requires - is what leads to mastery.