A typical search reveals the following answers to the original question of :- Why do Artist's ask the question. How do I make money from my art? Remember when it comes to art "prosperity drives demand; the secret is to survive the famine and prepare for the feast”.

Let me start by saying up front, everyone can draw and everyone can paint. The problem is how much time you are gong to put into practicing and honing your newly found skills. You will read about cool and warm colours, perspective, composition all of which will put you off right from the start. Well don't be, it happens to all of us. I retired some 3 years ago, I hadn't painted since junior school and that was with my fingers and hand , according to my 89 year old mother.