Decorative Painting fulfills something basic in each of us --- the need to create.  It's easy to learn --- takes just a little "want to" and some patient practice.  You'll enjoy creating lovely accessories for your home and will be delighted to find that with just a little elbow grease and a little time you can turn an unloved, cast- off piece of furniture into the very focal point of a room.  With your new skill, you'll be able to paint charming "one of a kind" gifts which will not only answer that old question of what to buy for whom but will also give your budget a healthy boost.  Imagination doesn't cost a cent; in fact, it can be a money-maker as there is a growing market for unusual handcrafted and hand-painted items.  You can turn your spare time into spare money.  Most folks won't object to that!