Absolutely true! I tell people the same thing, it's mostly hard work! But if you really Love something, then it's easy to work hard. So more than anything, you need to Love what you do to be good at it.

I didn't excel at art on primary or secondary school, they told me to change my style in the art academy, people told me to get a job for years, and I lived earning under minimum wage for all my life, even though I have a University degree.

12 years now for me too since I decided to go for art all the way. I'm feeling good with my choices and the progress dedication provides! I hope to keep exploring art as long as I live.

Cheers to continuing to progress in Art and life :D