I have been painting for most of my life (I'm 68) but never had the time to do it full time. Now that I'm not working I have so much more time to devote to painting. I have, however, developed a tremor (intention tremor) which is getting worse. I have been doing small detailed paintings but I just can't do it anymore. I'm trying to find a style, develop a style that will work with a shaky hand. Its hard to change your style. I have tried abstract but find there is so much more to it than just flinging paint at a canvas.
I am desperate for something that will lessen the tremors. I am investigating Deep brain stimulation. It may not work for me. I can't drink wine to calm myself. Is there medical marijuana that would work for a tremor? I will not give up painting.
In regard to a previous post by Miz Barbie, I have found that by thinking about my left hand my right hand relaxes more.
any thoughts?

Have you thought about putting a wrist weight on your wrist? The weight holds the wrist a little steady.

My dad was sick earlier this year, and couldn't write very well. I can't get him to try a weight on his wrist, which was something I'd read about for problems like tremors. He either doesn't believe me, or he just thinks the idea is stupid, but I think it would help. The websites where I saw it suggested said it helps. It's not a treatment, but more like a tool that helps.

If I could get my dad to try it, I have some wrist weights that I'd bought to play games with on the Wii video game system that I have. They're only 1 1/2 pounds. I just need to convince him to try them. It's not going to hurt anything for him to try.

Sally, I'm sorry it took so long to post this. Here is a link to my page in fineartsamerica.com.

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/marion-daly.html

Awesome, Marion! I love the one with the little girls and the chickens. Well, I love all of them!

Wow Marion. Great work. Love them all.

Wow Marion

These are amazing - with or without a tremor (although knowing that makes it even more special)! I wish I could create something as beautiful as these, but sadly once I got to stick figures, my skills ran out.

I envy your talent and commitment. You go girl - this is incredible!

Your paintings are wonderful Marion! Thanks for sharing them.

Oh my gosh they are so beautiful, I think my favorite is the koi fish though. It's an amazing mesh up of realism and abstract. I absolutely adore artists who are able to bring contrasting styles together on a single canvas. It is no small feat!

I totally agree with this. So envious of your skills.... sigh.... wish I was clever and artistic like you......