[Joan Breckwoldt]

Hi Holly,

Thank you for your reply. It sounds like the hum isn't bad at all. Right now I'm using a screw-in flourescent bulb in a regular fixture at it is amazing how much it helps! I'm using the same bulb that Chris Saper used to light one of her models that I admired. I took some photos of our babysitter this morning (just posted them) and I used this light to supplement the natural light.

Maybe, just maybe, I can get away with painting with this one fixture, in addition to the overhead light. My husband would be thrilled about that, especially after I showed him the shop light configuration I had in mind! I have four windows in this studio/computer room but again, the sky is dark grey outside. I guess I won't know until I start my next portrait. I'm painting a friends cat right now as a thank you and the lighting is not a big deal (compared to portraits). I hope to start the next portrait in a day or two.

thanks again,

Joan