Did Stella always want to be an abstract artist? Explain

No. Stella's first wish was to study medicine and he came for it in New York in 1896 to follow his older brother Antonio who was also a doctor.

Explanation:

Joseph Stella, a famous american futurist painter and artist was born in Italy in 1877 and was sent by his family who were in lawyer's bussiness, to America together with his brother Antonio, to study a medicine.

Stella discovered his art talent by refecting with his paintings and drawings on the 19th century expressionists and left medicine soon, making his progress very quickly towards a recognised artist. His first works included portraits, horses, bridges in expressionist manner.

He become famous with his series ' Black paintings' where he explored simple abstract monochrome forms.