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When painting a masterpiece, there are several things to consider. First and foremost is having a concept, idea or image in mind for the piece. Second only to that is choosing the right paint for the job. The four basic types of paint used in crafting fine art are oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels. In order to do the best painting possible, the artist will want to set up art lights that work best with the type of paint being used. Oil Painting …

How does one go about lighting something as historically valuable as the Sistine Chapel? Last October, the Vatican worked with lighting experts from OSRAM to develop the ultimate lighting solution. They utilized LED lighting technology to achieve a revolutionary system to illuminate the frescos of the Sistine Chapel. Lighting the artwork by Michelangelo, Botticelli and Perugino requires the utmost attention, and multiple factors must be considered to achieve truly divine illumination. …

First invented in 1700, the piano has only gained popularity since its creation.It is currently the most popular instrument in the world with over 20 million players coming from the U.S. alone.Now, let’s take a look at some of the most well-known pianos that have iconic famous movie sets and have been played by some of the most popular musicians. John Lennon’s Steinway Model Z This seemingly ordinary piano was built by Steinway and Sons and rose to stardom after …

Cocoweb has been a leading representative of sleek and efficient picture lights. We were curious about the impact of lighting in the point of a view of the artist. Artist George loannou’s experience with lighting presented us with insight about lighting in the art community. He appeared in the art world in the late 1990s and by 2010 opened doors to Art Rebellion . Art Rebellion is a space where the outlets of creative energies are encouraged. The gallery challenges conv …

You've heard all about the usual benefits of converting to LED light bulbs, but a new scientific discovery has shown that LED technology might be worth a second glance.Studies done by researchers from the University of Southern California (USC), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Philips Research in the Netherlands have shown that mosquitoes are significantly less attracted to customized LED lighting than compact fluorescent lighting. Certain mosquitoes are carriers of malaria, on …