What is the next step after learning the basics of a console application & you want to apply it graphically?

Question

Programming

Answer 1

learn graphic libraries

Make a game for sure with heavy graphics
For me turning my imagination in reality is the implementation of my skill
#Imagine big make big

Answer 2

Depends on the language:
In c++ you could use a graphic library like SFML or openGL.
In java, you can use buffered images to draw, and then display them. First you gotta learn swing though.