It took me awhile to learn and I found the key is this: Never give up! I had never in my life painted a thing until 3 years ago. I was scrolling though ebay and saw all the pretty HP Roses and said " I want to do that" It just kept on bugging me that I needed to find out how to paint those beautiful roses!My oldest sister who can draw said to me " Just go to Walmart and buy a book" I didnt even know they had books! I was excited when I found Donna Dewberry and I praticed and praticed and was so proud of me..lol..only to find out that I could do her rose great after a few months, but it wasnt my rose..sooo, I praticed and praticed more and take a look at my painting now. When I look back, I can't believe how far I have come in such a short time. My words to you would be ..if you see something you love and have never tried..give it your best shot and go for it! Never say Never and join groups on ebay and get all the support you can. You will be amazed at what you can do.