The truth is, we’re all like that, full of things even when we think we’re not. - Lisa Congdon

Genius doesn't benefit from existing in a vacuum.

the way to develop skill is to do the same thing over and over until you are able to do it with some amount of ease.

While in mainstream culture, idiosyncrasies and differences are often seen as flaws; in our world — the world of artists — they are your strength. They are part of what embody your artistic “voice”: all of the characteristics that make your artwork distinct from the artwork of other artists, like how you use colors or symbols, how you apply lines and patterns, your subject matter choices, and what your work communicates.