Well having had a good 'ol sulk about the loss of vision in my left eye, I thought it was time to get a grip and plod on. Armed with new specs, better lighting and magnifiers, as well as an eye patch! I have had a go at what I really enjoy - painting model soldiers. It is amazing how the brain adapts to working with one eye.
Anyway, during a figure swap some weeks back I ended up with a complete Warrior miniatures Russian Napoleonic army. I thought as a test I would attempt to paint some them. I had already finished off a group of Minifigs, started before my eye problems with some success.
So, here is the result:
Warrior Miniatures Russian line infantry
Not as easy as before, but just as enjoyable.
Glad to hear your managing to cope and keep on painting .
ReplyDeleteSo far so good. I amy not be as qucick as before, but it is good to be painting again.
DeleteThese figures have a wonderful charm, little wonder you enjoyed painting them.
ReplyDeleteThey are most certainly charming and very old school. A bit like ugly ducklings, looking much better when fully fledged!
DeleteThey look pretty darn good to me
ReplyDelete(of course my eyes aren't what they once were but I did go for a full size view of the picture)
Thanks Ross, they have turned out quite well and I am encouraged to paint some more.
DeleteResults look good to me too! As long as painting provides some pleasure, keep after it!
ReplyDeleteI will keep going as long as I am able.
DeleteThose guys really pop. I love the braid on their hats.
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin, magnifying glass job!
DeleteBob- pleased that you are coping and adapting...great job on the Russians. Good health to you. Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDeleteThanks for you kind thoughts and wishes Kev.
DeleteExcellent work, as good as if not better than before. Well done, keep it up.
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Mike
Thanks Mike, all this encouragement has been very helpful.
DeleteGlad to see that your back to painting toys...
ReplyDeleteMy experience is that indulging in your hobby can be some of the best medicine out there...
All the best. Aly
Hi Aly, getting back to painting has certainly reduced my frustratin levels.
DeleteAh, glad you are back in the saddle, Bob. And not bad for one eye! Not seen the Warrior Russians before: rather nice. I'm taking a sculpting break at the moment and painting up some Saxon Garde Du Corps so John can have pictures of the new range in his site.
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