Random thoughts while I cover a cake in ombre buttercream 🥰

[wadly]

Completely agree! A talent is only a talent until you hone it into a real skill with practice and hours and hours and years of hard work

[aforaustins]

I always say that the "gift" (talent) is the passion to practice and not give up when it's hard.

[jheniclairekaighen]

Definitely! When i came to America, i did not know how to bake. I've always loved drawing amd painting. Later on i learned to bake because my daughter wanted a unicorn cake and i didn't have the money to buy one, so i made one. It was a hit. Now i sell my cake and people love it!

[beckytapper]

Absolutely! I'm a florist and believe you can both learn to be a good florist or naturally be gifted. Or both!

[dmelton]

I completely agree! I work very hard to get better at decorating my cakes. I've also taught classes and I see it in my students. Some have a natural gift and it comes relatively easy to them, while others struggle with just the basics. The ones that struggle almost always have other crafting talents but admit that cake decorating has never been something they can do. Those students are always so excited when I teach them rosette cakes, as they're cakes that even my 6 yr old class can do and they're always beautiful 😍 Love your cakes! Keep up the wonderful videos as I learn so much, especially new ways to teach/explain things 😊 God bless from Texas 🙏❤

[carriebrown]

First, definitely agree!
Second, that ombre is perfection!
Third, my mom used to say "Okey dokey, artichoke-y!" I miss her. You brought that fun memory back. Thank you. ❤

[fawnjenkins]

I love the color and gradient on this cake ❤! I also agree on your skill vs natural talent point. 😊

[jacquisoliman]

I agree it's a bit of both. However in school I was hopeless at art! But I have loved baking since I was a little girl and somehow despite my engineering/research brain I manage to pull off some pretty good cakes! So despite my lack of artistic flair in school I have a natural flair for cake decorating.

[laurendouglas]

Having gone to school for art, you could always tell the "gifted" students from the ones who worked hard to hone their skills. While those of us who worked hard to improve progressed as artists, the "gifted" students took zero constructive criticism and their art never changed or improved. Artistic skills ARE gifts, but learning how to use them and evolving are key✨

[sdot.]

Can’t remember who said it but I love the saying “practice makes improvement, because you can never be perfect “ 😊

[snwhgre]

That blend is so much smooth and the colour combination is looking so aesthetic ❤

[susanrgraham]

Beautiful colors! I totally agree with your thinking and comments on cake decorating! Practice Practice Practice!!! Muscle memory is a real thing too.

[rosec]

I think I love the ombre and clean edge perfect!

[chippyl]

I agree. Well said.
I've never been very artsy, and I know I would really struggle!!

[kawehi]

I definitely agree. I feel like for some they might be a natural and pick up new tricks easier than others. While others have to practice over and over again to get it all down.

[rnvlsil]

I am doing cakes in New Zealand for about 12 years. I am Brazilian but also Kiwi too. I love your videos! I learn lots with your kindness ❤❤❤

[vanessawhitneypro]

Both. For sure. And, WOWWWW that ombre! LOVE!

[charl]

I love drawing, painting, anything creative.
I've mastered a good sponge cake and this week I actually decorated one.
Well, I've found my calling

[julienolan]

I think you're right. And I think you're SO talented.

[jenbennettpond]

Practice makes perfect and that buttercream is perfect 😮 👌