Have you ever plucked hairs out using a x10 magnifying mirror? Well, that experience is akin to scanning your first altered M:tG card. You think "I take care of my skin, I don't have wrinkles....I look fine!" and then BAM! You see everything clearly and your skin betrays those years you've shaved off your true age. Tiny veins are broken and pores contain microscopic grit.
It's not like I wasn't expecting to see these imperfections; quite the opposite. I tend to be my worst critic. However, it was just a bit shocking to see the card that, to my old eyes, appeared almost perfect. It is good....but man, there is still a lot to learn!
I'm so glad I have the "C" in SDC around to keep me on my toes. Her statements about how to look at things and draw/paints things the way they ARE not the way I think they appear is helping me break down one of my biggest fears---eyes.
I'll be tackling them tomorrow on my "red lady", if I have time!
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