Good light for painting?

[Tyron]

Hello

I have been looking around and I\'m struggling to find an fluorescent daylight bulb where I live (UK).

I have come across this (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=47980&C=Froogle&U=47980&T=Module) which is in my area but I have no clue if this will be perfect. Anyone who has this or knows a better alternative I would be very gracious.

Thanks!

 

[starchaser1]

looks ok to me i have something similar but you can allways ask at maplin to see it pluged in

 

[Tyron]

Thanks for the tip.

I\'m guessing everyone just uses a normal light bulb?

 

[Avelorn]

Most fluorecent lightbulbs come in different variations. Ask for the one closest to daylight.

 

[DaN]

Daylight bulbs are useful, but they are so bright they tend to cast very harsh shadows.

I\'m not sure how to overcome this without using multiple lights, but I only have the one daylight bulb, so... :s

 

[starchaser1]

the lamp i use has a 18w daylight bulb in it and it is perfect for me its not to bright as to cast a glare over the workstation, as Dan says some are to bright

 

[generulpoleaxe]

http://1800wheelchair.co.uk/asp/view-product.asp?product_id=616

 

[starchaser1]

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe
http://1800wheelchair.co.uk/asp/view-product.asp?product_id=616

is that the one you use generul 2x15watt is that not to bright

 

[generulpoleaxe]

Originally posted by starchaser1

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe
http://1800wheelchair.co.uk/asp/view-product.asp?product_id=616

is that the one you use generul 2x15watt is that not to bright

it\'s ideal (especialy working long for hours at a time)
i have the room lights on as well whilst i paint and then just use that light for photography (don\'t have enough room for my light tent and photography lights anymore :~( )

 

[starchaser1]

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe

Originally posted by starchaser1

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe
http://1800wheelchair.co.uk/asp/view-product.asp?product_id=616

is that the one you use generul 2x15watt is that not to bright

it\'s ideal (especialy working long for hours at a time)
i have the room lights on as well whilst i paint and then just use that light for photography (don\'t have enough room for my light tent and photography lights anymore :~( )

i still havent worked out how to post pic\'s im abit thick when it comes to I.T .
Im luky with space 15 by 10 room all to myself

 

[SLARDY]

Awesome lamp... great clear clean light. The aussie dollar is cheap and you can take another 10% off the listed price because overseas buyers don\'t pay australias GST

http://www.irresistibleforce.com.au/product/Negative-Ion-Natural-Lamp-DF-3028,1889,191.aspx

 

[thegrayson]

The maplin light is excellent for painting. I bought one and a spare tube at a special offer price. Been using it two years with no problems. I found it awkward to positions so removed two of the springs.

 

[mickc22]

I use an Actulite task light
I got mine at the 2004 Euromilitaire, along with a spare tube, I\'m still yet to change it

I\'m even toying with the idea of lighting the workshop with the larger versions (when I finish extending it)


edit: ooh! ooh! they do \'em in black now too

 

[Aliengod3]

strobe light

*disco music playing*

lol

 

[icedragon]

If too bright

but they are so bright they tend to cast very harsh shadows.


Try flat black paint or covering your work station with a black sheet.

Also good for helpping your eyes focus better

 

[mickc22]

the actulites have a diffuser so they don\'t cast any harsh shadows at all

 

[Shawn R. L.]

No matter what lights you choose, what I have found important and useful is to have two lightsources and have them be moveable.