When did Escher start painting?

M.C. Escher (1898-1972) started taking art lessons at a young age. Here's a brief timeline: 1917: Escher began studying architecture at the School of Architecture and Decorative Arts in Haarlem. 1919: He switched to studying graphic arts, where he developed his skills in drawing and printmaking. 1922: Escher traveled to Italy, where he began to develop his unique style, inspired by the Italian landscape and architecture. Escher's early work focused on landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. He later gained fame for his innovative and mind-bending prints, exploring mathematical concepts, tessellations, and impossible constructions