Ok it’s a bit exaggerated but this gives you the idea of how the painting looks more yellowy.
A recent cataract operation feels like a yellow film has been removed from my world. In one eye. I have to wait to get the other one done.
So now the left eye sees everything slightly yellow and the right eye sees everything slightly blue.
For an artist this is peculiar. Older paintings look different now. Should I go back and adjust the color? Does anyone else even notice?
Color is ubiquitous for us humans. It evokes and defines emotions. It gets you on the right train. It signifies political parties.
And this one is more blue. Weird, right? Also kind of cool. This painting is The Marais in the Rain, 2.25’ x 3’, €875. Click here to see the real one.
I’m unsettled by my new uncertainty. Maybe this is a good thing for an artist. Until the other eye gets done that is, then once again I won’t know the difference.
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