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The main idea of the document is that artistic talent can be developed through hard work and practice rather than only being an innate ability. Most people do not believe they have artistic talent. The document discusses how professional artists worked hard at their craft to become successful rather than relying solely on natural talent. It agrees that while natural talent can help, hard work is necessary to develop one's creative abilities and improve their art skills.

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Blog Entry 5

The main idea of the document is that artistic talent can be developed through hard work and practice rather than only being an innate ability. Most people do not believe they have artistic talent. The document discusses how professional artists worked hard at their craft to become successful rather than relying solely on natural talent. It agrees that while natural talent can help, hard work is necessary to develop one's creative abilities and improve their art skills.

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RECOGNIZE THE MAIN IDEA

A. Choose the main idea of the article.

a. Artistic skill can be taught.

b. Children are better artists than adults.

c. To draw well, you have to be born with artistic talent.

d. Few people are born with artistic talent.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

B. Check the statements that are true, according to the reading.


1. Most children don't want to show their drawings.

2. Adults usually don't even try when they’re asked to draw or paint.

3. Most people don't believe they have artistic talent.

4. Don Lipski is a professional artist.

5. Lipski knew he had artistic talent, even as a child.

6. One reason why artists are successful is because they are passionate about their work.

7. To be successful as an artist, you must work hard.

8. According to Betty Edwards, few people have the potential to improve their artistic ability.

CRITICAL THINKING

C. Discuss: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements from the reading?

1. “Artistic talent is something one is born with: a person either has talent or does not.”

Rta: I don´t agree, because I believe that with enough effort anyone can become a master of the action
that was practiced.

2. “While natural talent may be an advantage, hard work appears to be a necessary part of the creative

process.”

Rta: i agree, because I believe that only by combining talent with effort can talent develop.

3. “Artistic ability can be learned.”

Rta: I agree, because I believe that with enough effort anyone can become a master.

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