@ludwigsdiana - The desire to paint is still there Diana , but the dexterity and pains due to the arthritis etc makes the once pleasure now unpleasurable !
Wow. You are very good. I thought it was a photo. I love the realistic looking everything really, but especially the roots. Amazing to get those delicate threadlike roots with watercolor. Love this!
What a beautiful painting, Beryl! I echo the others: you are so talented! Although painting is too painful for you now (as you explained to Diana), I hope photography is giving you some creative pleasure, but I can appreciate that working with paint would be especially enjoyable.