Page 9. Rare Book Room

November 10, 2026
medium: gouache

This was a challenging spot to paint. The room is so dark that I had to use the light from my iPhone in order to see my palette and sketchbook. It was also challenging to choose the point of interest. These stained glass windows are the most iconic feature of the room. It was originally a small chapel and this was the chancel. The room also served as a radio station for many years. Now it is the Rare Book Room. However, you wouldn’t know that by looking at my painting. Perhaps I will return and choose to capture a wider shot that includes the bookshelves. I was simply trying to capture the light through the windows in this 1.5 hour sketch.