Sketchbooks and their Importance
It doesn't take a specific skill to throw paint on a canvas. The only thing that differentiates the Artist and the Average-Joe is knowing which colors to use, how to apply the brushes, and where to place the paint. The other thing is the idea behind the art you're creating. Does it have a purpose? Are you passionate about the piece? And are you really interested in what you are making?
All my paintings begin with one idea in mind of what the painting will be about. But as I start the process and I continue to work on the piece new ideas and meanings keep popping up about the symbols and the environment. By the end of the piece I can come up with 10 different interpretations on how the piece could be viewed from my audience.