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David Dowbyhuz · 11-22-2001, 09:48 AM

Hi, Peggy.

Thanks for taking the time for such a thorough reply. Having the resource of such proven, professional opinion (A Stroke of Genius, et al) is going to prove invaluable. What an attentive, generous group you are a part of, Peggy!

My "studio" (what would be the dining room in a "normal" home) receives natural light through a large patio window oriented north-west; mostly west. The only time I use really bright artificial light is when I do my graphite study. I try to paint as much as possible in natural light on week-ends, and only revert to my (one)OTT light at night. I find it a very subtle light, and my blues are blue the next day, not green. (I must plead to a certain blue-green deficiency in my vision; I'm constantly asking my wife "what IS that color?".)

So, I do not think we're really that far apart on this topic. Thanks again, Peggy.

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David Dowbyhuz Associate Member Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 123	Hi, Peggy. Thanks for taking the time for such a thorough reply. Having the resource of such proven, professional opinion (A Stroke of Genius, et al) is going to prove invaluable. What an attentive, generous group you are a part of, Peggy! My "studio" (what would be the dining room in a "normal" home) receives natural light through a large patio window oriented north-west; mostly west. The only time I use really bright artificial light is when I do my graphite study. I try to paint as much as possible in natural light on week-ends, and only revert to my (one)OTT light at night. I find it a very subtle light, and my blues are blue the next day, not green. (I must plead to a certain blue-green deficiency in my vision; I'm constantly asking my wife "what IS that color?".) So, I do not think we're really that far apart on this topic. Thanks again, Peggy. Last edited by Cynthia Daniel; 11-22-2001 at 11:34 AM.