What do I have to do to become a painter?

Question: What do I have to do to become a painter!?
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Tough question! I don't know your age! If it's an earlier age or stage, start painting [ WOH! What did you mean by "painter" indeed! Is that something Van Gogh or Picasso did!? Or painting doors, windows, cars etc!? :-) ]
To be a painter like the Masters (Van Gogh), you've to innate a certain aesthetically knowledge----generally said as 'God-gifted talent! Then by practicing & "day to day" observations makes a man real 'Artist'!. Here is a story for you: Late Mr!. Zainul Abedin, The Art Preceptor of Bangladesh, once went outdoor with his few students, to paint or sketch the river, river-side, the waves of river, the fishing-boats, fishermen etc!. They hired a mannual wooden boat!. It was a 4/5 hours session!. Two hours passed yet the Great Master was just silent & was looking around as if for nothing (to others!)!. Then one student dared to ask the Master, "Sir, when should we start painting or drawing, please!?"
"Nonsense!", replied The Guru, " Have you yet felt the WAVES & the Dance of the boat!? Is your heart dancing like waves yet!? You all're here to feel the RIVER & WAVES! It's only possible to draw river or waves when you yourself become a river with waves inside!"
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I think sometimes we confuse the idea of "talent" with hard work!. Very few people are born with some incredible ability to see, feel, and create beautiful artworks!. Most of us professional artists just love art and making things, maybe have a good sense of color or good hand-eye coordination!.

It takes years of learning to become a doctor or lawyer or accountant!. It takes years of painting to become a painter!. So, just paint!. Art school is okay, but if you do not have the drive to create and the willingness to learn from your mistakes, even school cannot make an artist out of you!.

You might get inspired by checking out the painting and business forums on www!.wetcanvas!.com !.!.!. then get your paints out and make some art!Www@QuestionHome@Com

You have to know that, have talent and go to the right school :)
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grab a brush & can of paint the go for it!!Www@QuestionHome@Com