Everyone has the ability to be a successful painter. The good thing about art is that there are no guidelines. Everything you create is a masterpiece.
1. Blending Colors
When you first begin your path to being a successful painter, start with something simple such as blending colors. Don't be discouraged if your first painting doesn't come out like you imagined-This was my first painting.
2. Adding Detail
Once you have blending down try and add detail to spice things up in your artwork.
3. Switching Surfaces
Take a break from canvas art. Use simple techniques on different materials to expand your horizons. 
4. New Tools
Now that you've got the basics of painting, switch up mediums. Add some pen, charcoal, or pastels to add different textures.
5. Abstract Art
You can never go wrong with abstract art. There's endless opportunities. Its just the canvas and your imagination.
6. Faces
Faces can be very difficult, start with something simpler and with less detail to get the basis down of the facial structure.
7. New Technique
There's endless techniques in paint with even just household items, such as using an eyedropper to make a dripping/watery effect.
8. Bigger Canvases and Bigger Brushes
Bigger canvases means bigger brushes. Using bigger canvases will help you think and paint more outside the box.
9. Faces In Squares
Once your ready to paint faces in details, paint in squares. Grid off the facial image and focus on each individual square and the final painting will fall into place.
10. Put It All Together
Putting everything you’ve learned together will bring out the most artistic side of you. Creating a beautiful piece from your imagination.
