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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-18-06 03:41 PM
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Legally blind, but he hasn't lost artist's eye

His whole life had been about being an artist, and about teaching art to others. Then it all became a blur. Details of a scene disappeared, and outlines turned into grays.

In December 2004, Ray Gerring, 79, became legally blind.

Gerring had been a relatively healthy man in his retirement years, mentally and physically active.

With the loss of most of his sight, Gerring began a journey into depression.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002936680_blindpainter18m.html


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Fenris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-18-06 03:45 PM
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1. Funny, I having two perfectly good eyes, could never accomplish that.
Great story.
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Beware the Beast Man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-18-06 03:46 PM
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2. That is some beautiful work, too.
Great story. Thanks. :thumbsup:
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-18-06 05:46 PM
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3. the human spirit, nor its quest for expression will be deterred...
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