I would be very depressed, needless to say
Unfortunately, this is an inevitable event that will occur someday

It's a very sad thing but the best thing we can do is to figure out how we would commemorate him after he "stopped painting." If we already appreciate him as much as we do now, the appreciation for him will increase a thousandfold afterwards.
[This message has been edited by Shazia (edited April 20, 2004).]