The challenge to render a a 'metallic' effect on leather is an integral part of my enjoyment with this painting. The back of a golden-brown shoe has already been attempted previously in the row of shoe backs, and now, the two shoes with a more silver effect. There is a blue metallic shoe awaiting my attention which will come later. After eye surgery about four years ago the surgeon fitted new lenses in both of my eyes. On discussion, he opted to fit lenses that do not require me to have reading glasses so that I would not need them for painting. Unfortunately over the last few weeks, one eye is deteriorating to a stage where it is never in focus, this means that I am essentially only using one eye when painting. One other reason for my slow work.

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