The difference between shooting a lovely scene and painting a lovely scene... is day and night. In photography, it's all about the urgency and the math. You spot a good scene and instantly you grab the camera, move into the right angle, wait for the alignment of the elements to get the composition and pray for the ideal light.
Painting that exact same scene ... is the exact opposite. It's slow, it's in control of you entirely. You still need to know your gear, know how to control it, but the process is thoroughly separate. First, you find the scene and take it in with all your senses. Then you find a spot to sit, make yourself comfortable, this will take a while. Then you draw what you want, how you want it - the reality is just there to inspire you, maybe even impress you. Take as long as you like. Play as long as you like.
In this case, Photoshop IS cheating.
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