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middle or bottom sections of the painting. It is now possible
to form a uniform level of light across the painting so that
your clients gain the most from their artwork.
Over the years, we have found that most paintings are lit
best with a warm white light, ideally 2700K. LEDs come in
different colour renditions, mainly 80 CRI through to 98
(currently the highest CRI available). When lighting art,
you will need the highest level to bring out the rich colours,
and nothing below 95 CRI should be considered. The
combination of 2700K Warm white light with a CRI of 95+
will ensure that the true colours are seen.
It is also essential that the level of light is correct. If it is not
bright enough, then you will not be able to see the details that
make the painting so special. Too bright and you will bleach
out some of the colours, form glare points, and potentially
damage the art with high levels over time. To ensure the light
levels are just right, each picture light should have its own
dimmer. Dimming a wall of paintings with a single dimmer
will have some paintings over lit, some under lit and some
just right. Lighting multiple paintings with a single dimmer
can be a bit of a lottery, but with individual dimming on
each painting, you will be able to guarantee that the levels are
optimised on each painting every time.
The colour of the light - Warm white (ideally 2700K)
2.
Its colour rendition - Not lower than 95CRI
3.
The spacing of the LEDs - dependent on the art width
4.
The lensing on the LEDs - dependent on the art height
The light level - needs to be dimmable, this is art
specific, &
6.
The position of the head above the art - to remove any
glare points
before
after
We understand that when all these key points are followed,
you will always gain Picture Perfect Art Lighting solutions
every time. Whether you are considering new, existing
upgrades or remote lighting for your clients, we have built
these 6 points into each of our ranges so that you can now
offer great lighting to them every time:
There are many styles and finishes of picture lights available
in the market, but there are 6 key points that are essential to
good art lighting, and they must always be insisted on:
1.
5.
New Art Lights
Supreme, Regal, Classic &
Contemporary Styles
LED Upgrade Kits
Transform any existing picture lights
Framing Projectors
When remote lighting is needed
To gain the very best lighting, there really is only one choice
that is Picture Perfect.
Whatever the shape or size, we are …
Trusted to light the finest art
Contact Iain: on 07793 581314 or iain@heritagelightingmatters.com
Or visit: heritagelightingmatters.com
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