Do you think I might have savant syndrome?

No?

@ragingloli

The only reason I asked this question is because I just watched the video I linked above. I mean, if that guy is diagnosed with savant syndrome, I think I could potentially have it as well.

Or maybe not savant syndrome, but just a higher ability in one area.

Both you and Tolleson have some talent. I question who named him a savant; artistic talent is not usually associated with savant-like traits.

Being a fast artist is not rare or unusual, Bob Ross had a longstanding TV show from it.

@zenvelo

On the contrary, artistic talent is a common trait of autistic savants, especially the ability to play music.

I’m certainly not qualified to give a credible answer to this, but I’m impressed. At the end of the day, I’m not sure how important labels really are (unless it affects decisions your psychologist makes), if you enjoy art and it helps with anexiety, then who cares if you’re a savant? I’m impressed with what you were able to create without formal training, and if you’re proud of your work too, then that’s ultimately all that matters.

I don’t know, but I really like your drawings.

Nice artwork! Typically a savant is fantastic at one thing and crap at most other things.

People often SAY that the work of autistic savants is extraordinary—but I disagree. The painting in this video has SOME artistic merit, but I’ve seen similar work at the Dollar Store.

I once bought a CD of piano music supposedly by a Savant. It was supposed to be soothing to animals. But I found it was just a lot of nonsensical playing with the keys. Not unpleasant to listen to, but not really music and rather random and more like a child pretending.

You, @rockfan are a true artist. Your work is excellent, and if you were interested in marketing it, you would go far. Savants have to have other people SAY that their work is excellent. Your artistic talent is self evident.

No.

No idea, but your proportions and observation of light and shadow are impressive.

I am guessing that if you are a savant that you wouldn’t be able to write this question. I love your Dr. Strange art. That said you can’t rule out that you could be a genius.

Do you think I might have savant syndrome?

Yes, either that or you are a very gifted artist notwithstanding the autism spectrum.

In either case you’ve discovered ability that you and others can enjoy and develop into a career in the same way that others pursue their talents and interests to forge success.

The problem with this question is that you are only comparing your skill to his skill. You also need to compare your level of disability to his level of disability.

Savant syndrome is an island of genius which stands in marked, incongruous contrast to overall handicap.

Thanks everyone for the responses!