At this time of his life he devoted himself to the arts, first music and painting.

Three years' study in Paris followed, and he then devoted himself to architectural painting.

Even during these studies, he devoted himself to painting rather than law.

After his departure from the army, he devoted himself to painting.

But he has devoted nearly half of his 96 years to painting, and it shows.

However, with no need to earn a living he did not fully devote himself to painting until 1886.

It's not clear when he gave up the stage to devote himself to painting.

In 1988, he sold the business and devoted more time to painting.

But in 1994 this spirit moved him to devote himself entirely to painting.

In 1976, he decided to devote himself full-time to painting.