If it is true and you want to be an artist, I would suggest that you become educated in the techniques, art history and the colour theory. Art is not a pastime, although we do pass the time painting. To be a serious, professional artist requires formal education. Yes, I know that now many are saying that we are all artists, that there are no rules in art, that we don’t need to learn anything, but all I can say to that is bullocks!
Art is an academic subject. Art is a profession. Art has rules (definitely!). Art has a language and if you want to be an artist you must learn it. And one of the most important subjects that you cannot ignore at all is Art History.
So, since I am not your teacher, I will only give you a brief introduction at some of the things you should know if you want to paint. The theory of colour.
The PRIMARY COLOURS are: Red, green, and blue
The SECONDARY COLOURS are: Yellow, cian, and magenta
The TERCIARY COLOURS are: Orange, lime (yellow/green), violet, fucsia, and blue cian.
Hope it helps. Go to an academy if the uni is not your thing. Learn from videos, books, other artists. Read about Art History. Actually any book you see about art, buy it, borrow it, nick it, and read it! And after you have learned all there is to know about ART, you can then, ignore the rules and CREATE. 😊
CHEERS
JaZzArt en València 
This is a wonderful post, Francisco. Yes, you can say that we are all artists in one way or another, but if you want to pursue a career as a professional artist – if you have talent and dedication – you need to educate yourself as well as you need plenty of self-belief, stamina and the ability to promote yourself, as this is a highly competitive career path. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Absolutely! We all have what is commonly called «artistic abilities,» no doubt, but to make a living from art you need to prepare and work very hard at developing talent and also you must know how to sell your art, approach collectors and galleries (or now the Internet, especially Instagram, mine is @Francisco_Bravo_Cabrera). Thank you so much Aiva. All the best.
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That’s so true 🥰 have a lovely evening 😊 xx
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Thank you Aiva, you too.
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