Windowsill Series
I began the Windowsill Study Series in January, 2011. My intention was to observe and compare the light key effects of a south-facing windowsill between the hours of 2:30-4:30 PM. The view varied in distance and angle, with a different set-up each month for a year. I worked on each painting for 4 –10 (or more) sessions, and it took me five years to complete this series.
My method of study, developed by the late Henry Hensche, followed Monet’s idea of study by doing series work. Hensche extended this idea and developed his own method of study. This method has helped me more deeply learn about color, light, atmospheric conditions and 3-dimensional modeling of forms.
In the fall of 2015, I printed and sold 50 limited edition, signed 2016 calendars.
