I chose this house as my subject because of the dappled sunlight on the front of the house. When I set up my easel across the street, I noticed a woman in the back yard, so I waved at her. She waved back, and I went across the street to talk to her. She was probably 50 years old with long blonde hair and a weary face. She said she’s lived there for 18 years. She was surprised that anyone would be interested in painting her 100-year-old house, but I reassured her that these classic old houses are my favorites. Besides, the sunlight and shadows made a great subject.