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Picking the best bulb for your barn light, picture light, piano light, or other fixture is a task in itself. Bulbs vary based on wattage, size, illumination and color, features, the amount of heat and UV rays radiated, efficiency, longevity, upfront cost and energy bill costs, and overall quality. (Whew, that was a mouthful.) Before opting for a bulb, strongly consider going the LED (Light-emitting diode) option, and here’s why: 1. They produce minimal UV radi …

Even Color Tells a Story: Watercolor Versus Oil Paintings Art is phenomenal in that there are hundreds of medium available to use to make a piece of work: paint, chalk, spray paint, pencil, pen, colored pencil, pastels – you name it. Delving into the topic of paint, even more categories are available. However, knowing the differences between your watercolor and oil painting is especially potent to ensure the work of art can be most appropriately preserved and displayed; it is not …

Comparing Cocoweb and Restoration Hardware Picture Lights Picture lights are types of fixtures specifically made for framed pictures or artwork to beautify and emphasize the piece. As many know, lighting artwork is not always the simple task, and as a downside, natural sunlight or use of other lighting that are not made for lighting pictures can physically damage a piece of artwork depending on the materials it consists of. Picking the right fixture that is attractive, relevant, …

The beauty of art is that it is versatile and expressive. Artists from across the world produce unique works of art from traditional to modern with a variety of media, patterns, brush strokes, subjects, textures, styles, themes, and color schemes implemented into their final products. Focusing on color, this is one of the first things we notice about a painting. Whether it is mute, monochromatic, pastel, or vibrant, color has a way of speaking to us. The use of cool or neutral color …

How to Match the Finishes of a Picture Frame to a Picture Light Fixture Picture light fixtures are an essential to opt for if one wishes to properly light up their favorite pictures or pieces of art. However, it’s not just simple to pick out the perfect art light. First and foremost, one will want to find a fixture that best resembles the artwork’s frame. This article will assist you with picking out the right picture light to accommodate your picture’s frame for your desired int …