Fine Art Lighting
An LED Picture Light is a light designed specifically for the illumination of pictures, paintings, photographs, or any other flat, wall-mounted art. Also known as Art Lights, Gallery Lighting, or Frame Lights, these kinds of light are meant as a direct accent for artwork, adding much needed highlights to the coloring and composition that are typically lost in ambient lighting. Gallery Lighting creates a subtle change on the face of artwork, making colors pop and appear vivid on the canvas. Gallery Lighting is primarily used to light fine art in museums or art galleries but are becoming more and more common in homes and offices as well.
Lighting for artwork is very commonly used amongst avid art collectors because it helps bring some of the darker parts of the art piece to light. A piece of art that does not have an LED art light is very difficult to showcase to the best of its abilities because of the many subtle details within an art piece that are often overlooked. There are many different options for LED art lights to choose from, from wall, frame and even ceiling mounted. There are art spotlights, which typically shine a direct ray of light to the entire art piece, making it the center of attention amongst your collection. The most commonly purchased LED art lights are standard picture lamps, which can be mounted on the back of the frame or the wall depending on how you want the light to shine on your art. Picture lamps often hang at the top of the frame and shine down a warm light on the art, which can give the art piece a "glowing effect".
Our sleek and straightforward frame-mounted designs complement the frame of a painting without detracting from the artwork, creating an overall sophisticated look. Available in Plug-In, Battery-Operated or Hardwired connection types, Cocoweb Picture Lamps provide an elegant accent to your art no matter its style. Traditional Plug-In and Cordless options are available for any impromptu display.
All of our picture lights for sale include pre-installed LEDs for the finest art lighting. LED lighting emits close to no UV radiation and creates little heat, preventing damage to artwork over time. Traditional screw-in bulbs can fade or crack paint, and therefore should be avoided. Cocoweb LEDs are made to last for 20 years, all the while minimizing energy consumption. They are the most economical and environmentally- conscious lighting solution.
WHY DO I NEED A PICTURE LIGHT?
Picture lights are an excellent solution for bringing out the details of your personal artwork pieces or gallery collection and truly making it come to life. Many types of buyers may consider this decorative lighting option because it can be used for a vast variety of decor types. Posters, paintings, tapestries, murals, both framed and unframed hanging items, work well with creating a dramatic ambience in your home’s interior when used with picture lighting. These lights can be used in rooms with little light sources to give a homey and classic vibe. Even a romantic feel can be achieved when a picture light is placed in a dimly-lit room.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PICTURE LIGHTS?
Plug-In Standard Picture Lights
This type of gallery lighting is most commonly used as the standard option for most buyers. The method for which this light is powered uses a standard 3-prong electrical outlet. It is the most direct and simple choice for installation, however it is important to consider the distance from the wall space you plan to place your picture light, comparably to the location of the electrical outlet. You must take measurements of the distance between the nearest outlet and your chosen spot for the picture and picture light placement to determine the cord length. If having a corded light does not seem like it will work for you, Cocoweb has several other options for lighting pictures that either do not require an outlet and use batteries for a power source, and some lights can even be hard-wired to hide the cords.
Battery-Operated Picture Lamps
Another option for placing a light above your art is a battery-operated picture light. These are considered “lamps” in most cases, due to the fact that they operate on batteries, instead of electricity. Where quality meets convenience, these art lights are extremely popular due to their portable nature. Portability allows your picture to be hung and lit by the picture light, without cords being exposed. This also has many positive features including the ability to not be distracted by bulky cords or plugs, so the viewer can focus on looking at the artwork features themself. There are several options including either a 4-battery pack or an 8-battery pack to power your light. Over 140 hours of usage is output by these battery packs. However, if you are interested so far, but have a deeper desire to install your picture lighting permanently, there are hardwire options as well!
Hardwire Art Lights
With many opinions on the extent of the battery life for picture lights versus the actual visibility of the cords to an outlet, Cocoweb has devised a solution to both - hardwire picture lights! This solution allows you to direct your power source in your gallery, home, office, or retail space for the art light directly to an outlet, without ever exposing the wires! Many Cocoweb customers can hide the direct wire pack box in a recessed media box, or with the assistance of an electrician or electrical professional, drill a small hole through the wall to feed the wire through to the media box hidden in the wall. Another option is to have a hole driven directly behind the hardwired picture light, fed through the wall, and another hole drilled directly next to the power outlet. We do recommend this work being done by a professional with electrical knowledge. Hiding your picture light cords can create a cleaner, more professional, and less distracting presentation for displaying your artwork.
Track Lighting
Track lighting, or spotlights, can create an extremely illuminating and magical experience for its viewers. It can bring out the highlights and most appealing elements of a photo when displayed on the center of the picture. Track lighting is an excellent resource for those who have larger pictures and displays they want to bring light to. The lights are on tracks, so they are able to move horizontally along the track to light different parts of the room when turned on. They also swivel at 360 degrees, which also allows more movement to position the lighting. If you do not have the ability to hardwire a picture, do not want a corded picture light, or perhaps want to illuminate larger or multiple hanging elements, Cocoweb’s track lighting is a great solution for you.
