| Timbo W | 23 Jan 2020 6:49 a.m. PST |
Hi all, I've had to have surgery on one eye which will leave me with one good eye and one with quite poor vision as a best case. I was wondering if anyone else had experience with monocular or nearly so miniature painting. Any thoughts on viability, hints and tips? |
| bruntonboy | 23 Jan 2020 8:40 a.m. PST |
I have had that problem all the time. So I know no different. Don't think its made any difference really- not that I am a good painter or anything but I doubt if it makes any difference. Ageing eyesight though- that is something else. |
| Bigby Wolf | 23 Jan 2020 8:46 a.m. PST |
Very sorry to hear that, Timbo. Please be aware that you "will" overstress your good eye. So don't overdo it. Really, keep your modelling/painting within limits. |
| Don Perrin | 23 Jan 2020 9:06 a.m. PST |
I find the same thing (I'm having a similar issue). You need to rest your good eye often, or you'll find you can't hold focus for a long time. Otherwise, once you're used to where your brush is versus what you used to see, you'll be fine. |
| 22ndFoot | 23 Jan 2020 11:23 a.m. PST |
My painting usually looks like I've done it the dark with my eyes closed so I can't really offer any suggestions but I wish you luck. |
| bobspruster | 24 Jan 2020 2:38 a.m. PST |
I've had a "lazy" eye forever. The big thing to be aware of is that your depth perception will be off. I find that once my brush is loaded, I have to approach the subject I'm working on slowly so that I don't blunder into it and get the paint where I don't want it. I've been painting minis off and on for about 40 years. |
| Timbo W | 24 Jan 2020 8:20 a.m. PST |
Thanks all, gives me encouragement not to throw out the paintbrushes! When it's settled down a bit I think I will start with some gentle basing and see how it goes
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| Asteroid X | 24 Jan 2020 8:34 p.m. PST |
Talk with your optometrist. My last eye appointment I found out he was really into 40K. We talked for a long time. |
| KeepYourPowderDry | 25 Jan 2020 2:04 a.m. PST |
Some people argue, once they have seen my painting skillz, that I mustn't be able to see out of both eyes. 😉 I'm sure you might find it a little strange at first Timbo, but the human body is excellent at making adjustments.It'll be reet, and you'll soon not notice any difference. |
| Fried Flintstone | 26 Jan 2020 10:05 a.m. PST |
Sorry to hear that. People are built to overcome challenges. Take it slow. I think I would work on basing myself too. Good luck |
| Elenderil | 04 Feb 2020 9:01 a.m. PST |
I have never had 3D vision as far as I can recall following an illness as a toddler. Because I have always had the problem I have never consciously had to adapt. Depth perception is the main issue it will be hard for you as you are dealing with the loss rather than never having had it at all. BUT you will get used to it. All the skills to do with painting are still there it just learning to place the brush where you want it that you need to relearn. I think it must be a bit like painting under a magnifier glass where depth of focus is different to unaided vision. Get some castings you don't mind making mistakes on and start painting. You will adapt. Good luck. |
