I'd noticed that the quality of my painting had been suffering, particularly when I didn't wear my specs, but even when wearing the glasses I have been using (an old prescription). Today I have taken delivery of a new pair of bifocals, with a focal length of around 12" that is perfect for painting, and a long distance prescription that will help me focus on my other favourite hobby, watching the box! They are glare free which should also help whilst painting under my lamp, and lightweight.
When I just looked at these minis, painted by Andres of Einar Olafson, I could see detail I've never noticed before! :-) On the downside, my painting rate will slow right down... :-(
You can really see the difference :)
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Ross
Same here. I refused to accept ma eyes were buggering up until the Point was reached wherby my arms weren´t Long enough to read normal printed pages. Still don´t use glasses for painting though..but ssshh, don´t tell SWMBO
ReplyDeleteDam..I missed the gag...I should have written.."what figures?"
ReplyDeleteThe painting might slow down a bit but I bet you will enjoy it more! I did!
ReplyDeleteI've been giving them a test run tonight; they are really great.
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I started wearing reading glasses for painting several years ago - and can't see close up without them now. Beautifully painted shields, BTW. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteWe are not getting any younger are we.
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Not getting younger, no...
ReplyDeleteHi Dean, am trying to persuade Andres to paint me another 10 of the shields. I could never do anything like those...
Augmented vision is a sign of maturity!
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