Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Baker recommends that artists learn about the classics throughout history. These artistic movements, like Impressionism, Cubism, ...

You did it — after countless hours of staring at paint swatches and testing tiny squares on your walls, you nailed down the paint colors you want in your home. Now your decision-making is done, right?

Painting can be a therapeutic activity, and you don't have to be Van Gogh or Kahlo to enjoy it. You also don't need a canvas.