🎨 Marcus paints only in the morning, when the light is soft and silvery and the world has not yet decided what kind of day it will be.His studio is a converted warehouse with enormous east-facing windows that fill the room with light from the moment the sky begins to brighten. This morning, rain clouds are breaking apart, sending shafts of gold across the harbour. Marcus stands before his canvas and simply looks, letting the scene enter him before he picks up his brush. He builds the sky in thin layers, paints the water with loose, horizontal strokes, and captures each boat with the tender attention of a portraitist. As the morning light shifts and his window closes, he works faster, adding the final details — a reflection, a shadow, a glint of light. The painting is not finished, but the foundation is there, holding the morning's light in its layers of colour.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Painting Only in the Morning01:20 - The Converted Warehouse Studio02:30 - The Extraordinary Sky After Rain03:40 - Standing Before the Canvas and Looking04:50 - Building the Sky in Thin Layers05:55 - Painting Water Like Air07:00 - The Boats as Portraits08:05 - The Shifting Light and the Closing Window09:10 - The Painting Holds the MorningA contemplative bedtime story about art, light, and the discipline of paying attention. Sebastian Cross narrates with the measured pace of someone who understands the beauty of slow work.This episode was crafted with the assistance of AI storytelling tools, bringing you an original story for quiet evenings.DISCLAIMER 📢Bedtime Sleep Stories For Grownups is an independent production by HustleStudios. The stories and topics discussed are for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect HustleStudios or its affiliates.Some names and details may be altered to protect privacy. Listener discretion advised. All content protected under copyright law.This episode might be ad-supported. Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive promos.👉 Check our Patreon👉 Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts📻 Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7!🎧 radio.hustlestudios.net/live🔊 All our podcasts — playing back to back, anytime!

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