Okay what ever.  I myself don't know how long it takes each person is different does the amount of time make painting better or worse?  The most important part is doing something you love to do no matter how negitive or positive peoples comments are.  You use the word karma I know karma well.  Nobody to many someone to few nos482.  Do art for the love of expressing one's self.  I am not here to argue.  Energy vampires love to drain people of their happiness and positive emotions.