Great thread. I hope to see some more insight. I completely disagree with the guy saying it can't be taught. I was never born with the natural ability and everyone knows my art pieces always start off looking like shit but I'm extremely patient and I sit there and go at it again and again and again until I get it right. Has nothing to do with talent. Its about how much you want it. How much you love it. If you're not naturally gifted, it takes a lot of patience. Lot of people aren't patient. I've tried "teaching" complete noobs who's drawings are horrible (keep in mind I'm no pro but some people enjoy my rough style sketching) and the one thing they always lack is patience. Then I've had guys who I've always been more "talented" than but I quit art in middle school (lack of passion) while they made a career out of it and have now far surpassed me.
Another thing is that you can't say their drawings suck just cuz you don't like it. I thought my sketchy style sucked but some people like it. I guess its not always about making things realistic. I'm trying to learn how to draw realistic, though. I've never tried learning from anyone else. I had been years since I did any artwork. I'm back but this time I'm ready to be humbled and actually learn from the best. And even if I don't plan on making photo realistic drawings my main thing, I wanna learn just so I can say I did it.
Anyway, I don't even know what I just said.
Main point: anyone can learn provided they like it, are pantient, and puts in the effort.*I was once hopeless, then some people started liking my work, guys with less "talent" than me went on to learn and far surpass me. I'm back and I wanna learn and this thread comes up on Sherdog. The stars are aligning. Must be aliens.