The Quiet Observation of Form William Garbe lived a life shaped by the steady rhythms of the natural world. Born in Yonkers, he spent much of his time in Manhattan, moving through the city with a focused, observant eye. His training was grounded in the practicalities of craft, studying at the Art Students League before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute in 1970. He did not merely look at his subjects; he studie…