Let there be light

... there was light.

I finally gave in to the urge to be able to see while I paint. A trip to Bunnings has sorted me out with a Brilliant Magoo Magnifier Clamp and Desk Lamp.

So far it seems to do a pretty decent job, and compared to some of the other prices out there, $99 was not too bad. 

Good points: 

• Magnification and focal point. Magnification is strong and there is plenty of room to swing a paintbrush.
• Field of vision. You can see what you are doing in other parts of the room as well.
• Light. The painting area is significantly brighter than it was before.

Bad points:

• You need to take frequent rests to avoid headaches.
• You will probably get so used to this that you can't paint without it. 

Whether it leads to increased painting output remains to be seen, but one lives in hope!