Before beginning to work, it is of great importance that the light should be properly arranged. There should be no cross lights in the room, as the light must come from one direction only. As a rule, the north light is preferred, though some artists differ in regard to this. If there are several windows in the room, they should be curtained off on all sides but one.
The light also must fall from above, and if the window is a long one, the lower part should be shut off, so that its light begins about six feet above the floor. A great many artists use a sky-light, and it is well to have one if possible, as this method of illuminating is very picturesque in effect. The high side light, however, is better suited to portraits and ordinary work. If one can have both, so much the better, as one can be shut off with a curtain while the other is in use. The conventional rule while painting, is, that the light should fall over the left shoulder of the artist, coming from behind.
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