This is a sketch done at a horse riding area on Lee Road in Orlando. I passed this spot after getting Mohs surgery to remove skin calendar on my right cheek.
I had mohs surgery once before and ended up with a small heart shaped scar on the bridge of my nose. This time, I am told, the scar runs from my ear lobe to the base of my nose. I suspect this will result in my looking like the Joker from Batman.
Pam took some photos of the gaping open wound but i haven’t had the stomach to look at them yet. I also haven’t seen the scar since I am still bandaged up.
Ironically the open wound never hurt but after getting sewn back up I can feel the pain seeping in. I have decoded that a fine tawny port is the best medicine for the night. I need to drink just enough so I don’t feel my skin anymore.
I have an offer to to fill a sketchbook at another local horse barn and look forward to the opportunity. It will be a good opportunity to improve on these informal sketches done back in 2009.