Shadows
Why a Shadow Has a Soft Edge
Why a shadow has a soft edge depends on the light source and its spacing from an object. Learn to adjust both for a…
The full collection
All pieces
A slow look at the small workings of light: clear explanations, considered comparisons, and familiar scenes seen from a new angle.
Reflection
Matte or Glossy: Two Ways a Surface Sends Light Back
Matte or glossy surface reflection shapes where brightness appears. Learn to read highlights and choose a finish that…
Lenses
How a Camera Obscura Turns a Room into a Camera
Learn how a camera obscura turns a darkened room into a camera, why its projected scene appears inverted, and what…
Colour
The White-Paint Myth: Why One Sample Can Look Like Several Colours
White paint samples can look creamy, grey or stark as light and nearby colours shift. Compare them in your room to…
Sky Light
A Window-Sill Study for a Changing Afternoon
A window-sill study for a changing afternoon helps you track a daylight patch’s position, shape and colour with clear…
Our point of view
Seeing begins with the light around us
Light does not simply reveal a scene; it gives colour, edge, and depth their changing character. We take time to notice how.