With this skill, the character can make a living painting houses, walls, gates, ships, and the like. The character is given knowledge of colour mixing, brush types, application and drying methods, paint removal procedures. If this skill is combined with Artistic Ability, the character can become a fine arts painter.
Critical Success: The perfect mix of pigments and oils are created, allowing the panted surface to remain intact for 25% longer than usual. The painting sells for double the normal value.
Critical Fumble: The first time the paint is exposed to 90-degree heat, the paint oozes off the surface. The first time the paint is exposed to 30-degree chill, the paint contracts, leaving the surface riddled with crazing. The painting may sell for its normal value, but one can bet that whoever purchased the defective painting may want his money back after it is ruined!