Reading a room by its light
Daylight moves slowly, but its effect on an ordinary room can be striking. A table that feels plain at noon may become a landscape of shadows in the late afternoon. Try observing the same corner at three different times without moving any objects.
Begin with the largest shapes. Look for the boundary between light and shade, then notice reflected colour from a wall or curtain. A bright surface can soften the shadow beside it. You do not need to identify every effect to enjoy seeing it.
If you sketch, use a few broad marks before adding detail. If you write, describe the direction and quality of the light rather than calling it beautiful. Specific observations are easier to remember and more useful to return to.