20" X 24", oil
Two weeks ago I had surgery on my right hand, repairing damage from sculpting stone for many years. The result will be complete use of my hand but meanwhile I am learning to paint left handed. It's been an interesting time of discovery. The most difficult task is cleaning the brush after using each color. The second task that I often fail at is opening tubes of paint. Even with pliers squished under the half cast I have now and turning the tube, success is "iffy". A dear friend suggested bringing in a small bench vise from the shop to help, which was a super suggestion. As far as painting my brain knows the principles of value, color temperature, composition and so on, so I am getting some work done. The brushwork is lacking in interest and I am working to increase the action with my left hand. Tomorrow morning I will get a full hard cast and that will decrease the pain and increase the mobility of the little all knowing right fingers sticking out. I wouldn't suggest anyone right handed painting with their left as an exercise but if you are ever forced into it, know that it's possible and just as pleasing of an activity as working with your right.
1 comment:
at least you are not giving up! Beautiful art!
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