I wish I were a painter! Unfortunately I have zero talent but a great love for art, curiosity and I read a lot. I used to take a painting, enlarge it and lift a detail. By studying the details, I think we understand more of the artist, the times, the culture, their vision. I get enthusiastic when I discover little treasures in a painting.
I am a charter member of that very large club.
etabeta, it’s never to late you know... if we love painting (or playing the Tuba, or learning German) we can learn far beyond what we ever believed was possible.
We all should ‘re-invent’ ourselves every few years =:^)