In art the term "painting" describes both the act and the result of the action. The final work is called "a painting". 
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” - Pablo Picasso
"I dream of painting and then I paint my dream" - Vincent van Gogh
“Painting is [...]

In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. The final work is called "a painting". 
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” - Pablo Picasso
"I dream of painting and then I paint my dream" - Vincent van Gogh
“Painting is [...]