Nothing worries me more as an artist is how clearly I can see. This morning at 8 am I had minor eyelid surgery. I was home by 10 and began making this graphic to show you the immediate before-and-after. Since my eyelids were drooping so low over my eyes, the amount of light was diminished plus my upper peripheral vision was greatly reduced. This in-office procedure was carefully done with very minor discomfort. The stitches will be removed in a week. By the time I got home and started writing this and working in Photoshop to make the graphic from some photos, I could already see better. The amount of light I’m perceiving and the 360-degree view is dramatic. This is not considered cosmetic surgery, so it is covered by insurance. Just thought you’d like to know, yet another aspect of being an artist is a heightened sensitivity to seeing clearly.

These daily studio notes lead toward my 2026 solo exhibitions in New York City and  Poughkeepsie, NY.