Abstract painting should be the outcome not the goal

Composition n°6 by Wassily Kandinsky

Similarly to anything that requires a certain skill, painting is a practice that needs to be learned. The cost of entry is low. Anyone can buy a few brushes, some tubes of paint, a canvas and start painting. However, the cost of learning is heavy because it takes dedication understanding proper drawing, good usage of paint, the theory of colors, steady perspective, balance in the composition, firm brush strokes, interpretation of subjects, etc. Practicing the art of painting is fascinating but it remains a tedious exercise. There can be many setbacks so it requires patience, experimentation, trials, and a lot of motivation. With time and acquired experience, one will eventually develop a certain style and maybe obtain some sort of recognition.

Recognition doesn't imply satisfaction. Kandinsky endlessly pushed the limits of his own skill toward the next frontier of painting. His goal was to create the next "Big Bang" and he ventured beyond figuration toward abstraction. Subsequently, he produced unique series of paintings, such as “Compositions”, which probably best encompassed his amazing adventurous spirit.

Kandinsky abstract paintings were not his goal it was the outcome. In this respect, abstract painting is glorious and very valuable.