Good lighting makes justice to a good painting!
With proper picture lights, your art will stand out in the room. What's the point of hanging a beautiful piece of artwork if you can't see it? With proper picture lighting, you'll be able to see your art, it will attract the attention it deserves, and you'll be able to see all the details "in the best light."
Picture lights attach to the frame of the art and come in various lengths and many metallic finishes. They're great for lighting art in a dark place or to draw attention to it.
Measure the width of your art and use the following rules to determine the length of your picture light.
•For a frame 8 to 14 inches wide, use a 4 1/2 inch light.
•For a frame 12 to 18 inches wide, use a 5 1/2 inch light.
•For a frame 16 to 24 inches wide, use a 7 to 9 inch light.
•For a frame 25 to 37 inches wide, use a 14 1/2 to 16 inch light.
•For a frame more than 35 inches wide, find a 30 inch light.
Of course these are just suggestions. Find the light that looks best and gives the proper illumination for your artwork.
Lighting pictures is a great way to accentuate the color and detail of your artwork. Many homeowners are victims of the myth that natural sunlight is the best way to illuminate pictures. Nothing could be further from the truth. Ultraviolet and Infrared radiation from the sun can damage your artwork and turn a picture lighting project into a complete disaster. Moving your pictures out of the path of these damaging rays may be the best decision you ever make.
Insufficient light fixtures do not make up for this problem. Many bulbs produce ultraviolet radiation and can produce the same type of damage that would occur, if you left your pictures hanging under natural sunlight. Homeowners need to find a superior lighting manufacturer, who can offer a variety of picture light products that are safe, effective, and energy efficient. Galileo has everything you need in the illumination department.
We offer numerous top-notch products from some of the best manufacturers in the industry. Our staff consists of lighting consultants, installers, and customer service specialists, all of whom can answer any question you might have about your project. We offer superior products and short lead times. Galileo Lighting has one of the largest inventories in the illumination market, so variety is never a problem.
Most art galleries, consultants, and homeowners tend to use surface mounted lights. These lights are usually attached to the frame leaving cords exposed or concealed depending upon the location of the receptacle. The light produced by these fixtures floods the artwork and can produce a high level of heat that may be harmful to your picture. Homeowners are better off going with an MR16 bulb fixture, which has dichroic reflectors that eliminate harmful UV and infrared radiation.
Galileo Lighting has illumination products that use this type of bulb. We have projectors that produce a focused source of illumination over your artwork giving your artwork a “lighted from within” look. These projectors have a 75-watt MR16 halogen based lamps originally designed for the fiber optic industry. They come with special UV filters that eliminate any harmful rays from reaching your picture. These projectors come in a variety of housings for different looks.
We also have single, double, and triple arm lighting fixtures to accent your works of art. These lights come in a variety of finishes depending upon your color preference. Galileo Lighting offers many different styles of picture lighting as well. We have light fixtures that are perfect for traditional, contemporary, and even Old World settings. All will add a touch of soft brilliance to your home environment.
Residential Landscape Lighting and Design’s picture lights do not stop here. We offer cordless versions, which are battery operated for your convenience. These lights are not only good for highlighting artwork, but can also be used to illuminate your piano, sheet music, and music stand. These lights come in a variety of styles and finishes to accommodate your home environment.
Natural sunlight has always been considered to be the best source of illumination, when it comes to picture lighting. This common myth has plagued homeowners all over the world and has resulted in catastrophic results. Many bulbs also produce harmful UV and infrared rays over your artwork, but there are energy efficient viable options that have built in protection from these problems. Galileo Lighting and Design offers superior picture lighting products from a variety of well-known manufacturers, who have taken the steps to ensure your illumination project obtains the best results. Contact one of our experts today and get started on the fast track to superior lighting.
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