From surgery to cast to imprimatura

[Patricia Joyce]

That's right, Tom, no excuses. Out of sympathy I finally got my husband to sit for me and this is the sketch I did using a pencil in my right first two fingers and my left hand. What a challenge. It feels exactly like being in grade school except I KNOW what I want to do, but just can't get there. But I figure it is still good exercise in seeing, don't want to lose that acuity. I've gotta laugh at this attempt, however, I did still get his likeness, just a bit ...off!!!

Try it sometime. You will never ever take your hand for granted again.

[Debra Jones]

You know, most people on GOOD days can't do that.

Like I said, you are encouraging me. I am positive some early carpal tunnel stuff is kicking in, as my index finger likes to stop feeling every so often. NOW would be a better time to practice wrong hand drawing, before I MUST! Give the overworked hand a rest and see if it helps.

You are inspiring.
dj*

[Patricia Joyce]

Thanks, DJ.

[Tom Edgerton]

Folks--

Here's a link to a previous thread:

http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...=carpal+tunnel

-TE