Still from 2002: 

2004:

2006:

2009:

So yeah.  Don't give up. 

Here's the thread again, if you want to read it all in real-time:  http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=870

And here's his website:  http://www.jonathanhardesty.com/

Wow!! This is definition of inspiration

Awesome stuff, the guys capturing intangibles in his figure work now that I would be lucky to replicate.

This is an amazingly inspirational post. Thanks Aja.

paulnaas wrote:

Time, practice, and desire are what most people call "talent."

I really like that quote! Did you write it yourself or borrow it from someone else?

Very encouraging thread, i shall share!

paulnaas wrote:

shopkeeper wrote:

paulnaas wrote:

Time, practice, and desire are what most people call "talent."

I really like that quote! Did you write it yourself or borrow it from someone else?

Thanks.  That's all me - I've been saying it for years to anyone who will listen.

Hey Paul that quote is gold. I plan to use it (with attribution). I've always been keen to describe to my students the difference and substance of the words "skills" and "talent". In every class we practice and develop skills. As those skills are personalised and form the individual animator's creative process, the resultant work is what people see as the manifestation of talent.  I definitely like the way you put it better.

Great motivating post