For many, light is seen only for its function in our daily lives. But artists see light as art, another extension of the very thing they live and breathe. Art Lighting elevates the artist’s art to a new level.
It doesn’t merely change the physical setting of an art piece or space. It sets the mood and tone and stirs the soul. Lighting is part of art, whether it’s part of a fine art collection, theatre, or an
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Fine Art Lighting
Fine Art LED Lighting Separating the Light From the Dark
If you want to see an example of perfection in fine art LED lighting, one only has to look at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The famous Renaissance canopy of artistic expression is probably the most revered work of art there is. Michelangelo’s Biblical tapestries transcended the art world and restored light to a world of darkness.
Halogen lights were originally used to illuminate his masterpiece but LED lights
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The Art of Fine Art Lighting
The Art of Fine Art Lighting
Every fine art collector feels they’ve got a Rembrandt or Van Gogh on their hands. Remember how you felt when you purchased your masterpiece or painted it? It was exhilarating, wasn’t it? But many collectors are disappointed by the quality of the display once they hang a painting on the wall. Proper illumination of your new favorite piece is an art in itself.
LED Takes Fine Art Lighting
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Fine Art Lighting – Could Your Home or Gallery Benefit?
Fine Art Lighting
You already know the art that’s made a home within your gallery—whether personal or professional—is unique, exquisite, and one-of-a-kind. We don’t need to tell you that.
But, we do ask that you take a moment and truly consider a few, important questions about the art that hangs in your daily life. Ask yourself—is the lighting in your home or gallery maximizing the effect that your art has on
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Art Lighting – Turning Light Into Art
When you think about it, you placed an immense amount of thought into your home remodel or new home design. You considered every last detail, and you wanted everything to be perfect. But, one thing so many Texas homeowners don’t think about is how art lighting can truly enhance their art and display shelves.
The correct light can give art life. Art lighting truly has the power to transform light into an
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The Best Lighting for your Sculptures and Fine Art
Lighting fine art is not as easy as attaching a picture light on the frame or putting a light in the ceiling. It involves careful consideration of the type and style of art, temperature and humidity as well as how the light will affect the piece over the long run. All light bulbs emit ultraviolet and infrared radiation that can cause the temperatures on the surface of a painting to rise when the light is on and back
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The Secret to a Museum-Quality Art Display
What’s the Secret to a Museum-Quality Art Display?
You’ve acquired a few pieces of magnificent art. But somehow your art collection doesn’t come to life like it did in the museum gallery before you purchased it. You’ve put it up on the walls of your home. And something’s missing.
All too often, when we bring our new pieces of artwork into our homes, they’re hidden in the shadow. Or, maybe the sunlight
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Fine Art Lighting
Fine Art Lighting
Fine paintings are used as ornate decorations in custom homes and in offices. This is not surprising when you stop to realize has been with in one form or fashion for at least 40,000 years. Light in a paintings itself contributes to the tone of the work by creating a sense of depth through the interplay of light and shadows. Lighting for paintings should not cast shadows, however, but rather must
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Fine Art Lighting & Art Lights
What makes ILD the most qualified go-to source for art and light in the city of Houston?
In the 1980s, we originally began as an art lighting firm whose specialty was the superior presentation of fine art. Over time, we expanded into other areas of lighting, including interior home lighting, architectural lighting, landscape lighting, electrical services, and home automation.
This expansion taught us
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Art Lighting Showcases Your Artwork Like a Pro
A new masterpiece graces the once empty wall in your home. You feel the pride and joy that often comes with adding a piece of art to your collection. You’re ready for it to be admired. But, what’s the best way to display it and show it to your friends and family?
Art lighting showcases your art like a professional.
Whether you’ve gotten your art from a high-end auction house, or you’ve painted
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