There are many myths and false illusions about artists. One is that everyone imagines artists to possess a deep, expansive well of inspiration. They think it is perfectly normal for artists just to dip into their spontaneity and pull out awesome ideas. Those ideas are then turned into stunning works of art that everyone wants to buy.
That’s pretty far from the truth. There are even artists who wrongfully consider spontaneity as crucial to their success, but spontaneity is a mind-blowing illusion.
Art is about learning techniques and solving the myriad of problems that arise during creativity. How do I capture the right highlights on this landscape? Where should the focal point be on this beach scene? Why do these eyes look so unrealistic? Which tubes of paint should I use to get the best skin tone?
Art is a technical craft. You can learn how to be an artist by learning the techniques. You need to invest in yourself by observing the works of other artists, reading about them, watching them work on videos, and putting in the hours to learn the craft.