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Old 03-06-2005, 10:51 AM   #1
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I agree that you are on the right track. What I might recommend you do is some large studies of just eyes for a while. Really study the anatomy and work on making the eyeball and skin around it convincingly round. The whites of the eyes are never actually white, except perhaps for the catchlight that is sometimes present.
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Thanks a lot for the suggestions! I love doing anatomy studies, but strangely I've never done studies of eyes. I'm sure it will help me a lot!

I've recently been offered to illustrate an anatomy book. Whether I will accept the offer or not, I have not decided. It would be a great opportunity to learn though!

I would have to do part of my work in a cadaver lab. This would be a fascinating experience.

Forgive me for wondering off of the topic.

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The renowned Peggy Baumgaertner spent years doing medical illustration and says it was a tremendous learning experience.
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Matthew,

Grab every possilble chance to work from life. Already I see so much progress!
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AND grab every possible chance to work from death.

You'll be following in the footsteps of da Vinci. Just be sure to wear a mask.
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