In 1890, Maufra decided to give up commerce and to become a full-time painter.

After moving to Miami, Florida, he became a full-time painter.

In 1998 John Davis decided he needed a new focus on life, and became a full-time painter.

He returned to Ireland to become a full-time painter.

He left his employment there in 1880 to become a full-time professional painter.

In 1835 he left the military to become a full-time painter.

At the age of 42, he left the air force to become a full-time painter, but continued to fly as a reserve officer.

He became a full-time painter in the year of 1971.

Soon after, he became a full-time painter and won numerous prizes on ten different occasions.

He quit his job in 1988 to become a full-time painter.