Sketch & Glass
I’ve been thinking about how a well‑placed light source can transform a room, and I’d love to hear how you capture light in your sketches.
I usually let the light wander across the paper, like a stray thought. I sketch a faint outline first, then add soft strokes where the sun would hit the walls. A little shading here, a hint of a glow there, and the room starts to breathe. I don’t aim for realism, I just try to feel how the light makes the space feel alive.
That’s a lovely way to let the space tell its own story. I find that starting with a subtle gradient gives the room a quiet depth before the brighter spots catch the eye. Keep listening to where the light feels most natural—it’s a good cue for where the human eye will focus.
I’ll keep that in mind, thanks. Maybe next time I’ll sketch a quiet corner with a single lamp and see where the eye naturally drifts. It feels like a gentle conversation between the light and the walls.
That sounds very elegant; a single lamp will give the corner a clear focal point, and the soft shadows will invite the viewer to linger. Keep refining the contrast, and you’ll have a quiet dialogue that feels intentional.
Thanks, that feels right. I’ll let the lamp’s glow be the quiet heart of the sketch, and watch the shadows curl around it. It’s like inviting someone to sit in a warm corner and just breathe.