He lived 1839-1906.
Cezanne painted The Card Players during 894--1895.
yes
Yes, that is why he was a painter.
He found them an interesting subject.
About 1901.
All artists are different.
In art school.
He could not make paintings without using paint. Other painters also use paint.
oil paint on canvas or wood
Yes, he did.
Yes, he did.
All painters do.