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6 years ago
Hello again Fellow FA Artists, Writers, Crafters, Friends and Fans.
Sorry for dropping out of the scene for almost the entire month of June. I was going through a series of medical check ups that were keeping me running from Doctor to Doctor, and Clinic to Clinic throughout the Pasadena area, facing two to three appointments per week. These tests and check ups were to determine if I was fit and healthy enough to undergo surgery to remove the cataract in my Right eye and improve my vision. So on Tuesday, June 18th, I had the procedure done, and I've spent these past three days taking it easy on my "Eye-Bulbs", working very little on the computer, and my art to avoid any eye strain. I am happy to report that the operation to replace the clouded lens was a success, and now I can see things much more clearly, and in a fidelity of detail that I haven't enjoyed in a Long, long time.
These past few days in Pasadena have also been cloudy and cool, which made things easy on my vision if I had to venture outside. Otherwise, in Bright Sunlight I was given a pair of sunshades that are intended to protect my eyes from the glare, and help promote the weaker eye's healing process. When I ventured out on Wednesday, I noticed things in detail which made things rather confusing. At first I thought the pavement of the driveway was covered in a fine, gray ash, but upon closer inspection I discovered that I was seeing the individual grains that made up the composite driveway pavement. Pouring a glass of Diet Sprite was like one of those commercials where I could see the bubbles rising through the beverage and among the ice cubes. I've also seen my art and cartoons in a whole different way. I now see every little flaw and jiggle in my line work that tells me I have "Lost my edge" through the years, but I feel that if I practice my inking lines more, these little problems will lessen in time.
Maybe I'm too critical of myself, but there's always those two old illustrator rules that say, "Never show the client the Original", and the newer rule, "That's what Photoshop is for." If all continues to improve, I'll be back at my drawing desk and working on stalled drawing projects again by the end of the month. Now if I can learn to manage my time better...
Thank you all for your staying with me through this time.
"Peace".
Sorry for dropping out of the scene for almost the entire month of June. I was going through a series of medical check ups that were keeping me running from Doctor to Doctor, and Clinic to Clinic throughout the Pasadena area, facing two to three appointments per week. These tests and check ups were to determine if I was fit and healthy enough to undergo surgery to remove the cataract in my Right eye and improve my vision. So on Tuesday, June 18th, I had the procedure done, and I've spent these past three days taking it easy on my "Eye-Bulbs", working very little on the computer, and my art to avoid any eye strain. I am happy to report that the operation to replace the clouded lens was a success, and now I can see things much more clearly, and in a fidelity of detail that I haven't enjoyed in a Long, long time.
These past few days in Pasadena have also been cloudy and cool, which made things easy on my vision if I had to venture outside. Otherwise, in Bright Sunlight I was given a pair of sunshades that are intended to protect my eyes from the glare, and help promote the weaker eye's healing process. When I ventured out on Wednesday, I noticed things in detail which made things rather confusing. At first I thought the pavement of the driveway was covered in a fine, gray ash, but upon closer inspection I discovered that I was seeing the individual grains that made up the composite driveway pavement. Pouring a glass of Diet Sprite was like one of those commercials where I could see the bubbles rising through the beverage and among the ice cubes. I've also seen my art and cartoons in a whole different way. I now see every little flaw and jiggle in my line work that tells me I have "Lost my edge" through the years, but I feel that if I practice my inking lines more, these little problems will lessen in time.
Maybe I'm too critical of myself, but there's always those two old illustrator rules that say, "Never show the client the Original", and the newer rule, "That's what Photoshop is for." If all continues to improve, I'll be back at my drawing desk and working on stalled drawing projects again by the end of the month. Now if I can learn to manage my time better...
Thank you all for your staying with me through this time.
"Peace".
good to hear everythign went well. :) and suddenly, vision! are you going CSI on us now? :)
one of my many little health problems is the production of too much grease. I have pimples everywhere, and sometimes my ear canals clog up. right after flushing the clogging out I can hear echoes from the walls again... until I get used to them. :)
"-Trying hard to re-create what had yet to be created".
But the lyrics are more about a clumsy breakup, and not reflective of the high, creative energy I've been feeling. The ideas have been coming in thick and fast though, and I scribble them down as best I can.
CSI? Heck. I'd prefer to be more like "The X Files" or better yet, "The Lone Gunmen."
let the good energies roll! :D
Currently, I have a hang up with a drawing that features teeny-tiny cars and even tinier People.
Eyes are important.
I agree that eyes are important. I will take care of the ones I have a whole lot more carefully now.
I was thinking about you the other day. I met a lovely Sphinx -- not like Delbert's charge, but mature and yes, quite large. Dark auburn hair and matching eyes, coppery feathers, and dark reddish fur. Very quiet and polite, for one so imposing.
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Seeing what you're doing with clarity can have its drawbacks, but now that you see what you're doing practice some get the muscles back into working like they should.
Yeah I need to get a new set of glasses I've been wearing the same ones for about 10 years and they're getting pretty well scratched.
Considering the work you do, I'll bet your eyeglasses see a lot of wear and tear. Have you tried Glasses USA yet?
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I'm going to be spending the weekend in the Hospital, monitoring my mum. Possibly longer.
Can't get anything together.
glad you got your peepers fixed..i'd go nuts if i couldn't see to draw.
There's this "Quack" Nutritionist doctor on the radio who claims he has one he can wiggle at will, but cuss if I can figure out how he does it.
Dominus tecum