You're right! I used to hate it before but I understand that people don't have to search for the right words to compliment someone. Just to be clear, I don't expect people to compliment my work, or carefully choose their words. 😊
That's why I added "slightly exaggerated" at the end. Lol.
I completely agree with your point. Thanks for sharing. ✨
It may sound crazy when I tell you that your DNA carries hell lot of information.
I also used to get frustrated when someone appreciated my work with 'Talent' until I've understood this --
People haven't seen or rarely have an idea about how much effort has been put to achieve the mastery over any work. They sometime see such beaty and are not able to imagine that how much effort it might have took, and they find themselves at loss of words. They choose the word talent. It's their Raw form of appreciation about your work. Expecting special words in appreciation is bit unfair. It's like you're expecting to listen "You're amazing" from someone who doesn't know english. Does someone saying "Tum toh kalakar ho" any less of an appreciation?
Once my head got wrapped around this, I gladly accept any form of appreciation towards my work.
That's a great piece of reflection, Harshini. I understand your viewpoint, though I also like the word 'talent' because it means something was given to us, like a precious gift. Not everyone can have the same gift.
But if one throws the gift away, then they 'lose' it. Just like you said, it is the skills, the effort behind that is often overlooked. I tell myself: it's okay if people don't know, because in the end (sadly /or thankfully) people will mostly care about the result.
That's true. The hardwork being overlooked is what bothers artists more, from what I observed. I don't mind either way but I agree. What you said about the results, that's so accurate! Most people wouldn't trust an artist if their portfolio consists only of unfinished drawings. The results matter.
Loved this! You are correct that one can become much better though practicing a lot. I found that I got better at making the many rather then perfecing the few helped my skills in making the pots. Even the mistakes are opportunities.
You're right! I used to hate it before but I understand that people don't have to search for the right words to compliment someone. Just to be clear, I don't expect people to compliment my work, or carefully choose their words. 😊
That's why I added "slightly exaggerated" at the end. Lol.
I completely agree with your point. Thanks for sharing. ✨
It may sound crazy when I tell you that your DNA carries hell lot of information.
I also used to get frustrated when someone appreciated my work with 'Talent' until I've understood this --
People haven't seen or rarely have an idea about how much effort has been put to achieve the mastery over any work. They sometime see such beaty and are not able to imagine that how much effort it might have took, and they find themselves at loss of words. They choose the word talent. It's their Raw form of appreciation about your work. Expecting special words in appreciation is bit unfair. It's like you're expecting to listen "You're amazing" from someone who doesn't know english. Does someone saying "Tum toh kalakar ho" any less of an appreciation?
Once my head got wrapped around this, I gladly accept any form of appreciation towards my work.
That's a great piece of reflection, Harshini. I understand your viewpoint, though I also like the word 'talent' because it means something was given to us, like a precious gift. Not everyone can have the same gift.
But if one throws the gift away, then they 'lose' it. Just like you said, it is the skills, the effort behind that is often overlooked. I tell myself: it's okay if people don't know, because in the end (sadly /or thankfully) people will mostly care about the result.
That's true. The hardwork being overlooked is what bothers artists more, from what I observed. I don't mind either way but I agree. What you said about the results, that's so accurate! Most people wouldn't trust an artist if their portfolio consists only of unfinished drawings. The results matter.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Emilie! ✨
Loved this! You are correct that one can become much better though practicing a lot. I found that I got better at making the many rather then perfecing the few helped my skills in making the pots. Even the mistakes are opportunities.
"Mistakes are opportunity" yes! I learned a lot from mistakes and failed attempts. Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.