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Chris Saper · 04-12-2002, 11:32 PM

Hi, all,

Well, of course, two eyes are better than one. And yes, it is essential to use only one eye when measuring from the model...but that is about likeness, not depth.

I have a very dear friend, a portrait painter, who recently had cataract surgery on both eyes (yes, in her 40's). It has been very interesting to hear how her visual adjustment has affected her painting. She continues to paint beautiful paintings, yet she, I think, has expanded the way she views them.

Chris

04-12-2002, 11:32 PM	#10
Chris Saper SENIOR MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional, Author '03 Finalist, PSofATL '02 Finalist, PSofATL '02 1st Place, WCSPA '01 Honors, WCSPA Featured in Artists Mag. Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,481	Hi, all, Well, of course, two eyes are better than one. And yes, it is essential to use only one eye when measuring from the model...but that is about likeness, not depth. I have a very dear friend, a portrait painter, who recently had cataract surgery on both eyes (yes, in her 40's). It has been very interesting to hear how her visual adjustment has affected her painting. She continues to paint beautiful paintings, yet she, I think, has expanded the way she views them. Chris __________________ www.ChrisSaper.com