How to Light Your Art Studio

[@ivi122]

This is a great video! I have watched several videos on this topic and they have left me more confused than I was. This one was clean and to the point! Thank you

[@JohnHarrisonArtist]

I love it when someone explains something important in a very simple way. Ive seen a few videos about lighting, but this one really does it well. I'm looking out for some cheap lighting options and this information is going to really help. Thank you, John

[@ivi122]

I agree! I watched a few other videos and they got me more confused. This one is clear and explained in a simple way

[@gettespace]

Thank you so much!! I've been struggling with lighting since we moved and I'm so excited to finally get everything lit correctly!!

[@corinnehumphrey7685]

Wow. Your explanation was so clear in helping me decide on lighting for a garage studio. Thank you!

[@melissawold8239]

Answered clearly and concisely every question I had about lighting. Thank you

[@ginger9898]

Hi there. Thanks for the information on such an allusive subject. I love the light panels and would like to know what "brand" the ones you show in the video are. Maybe you could list a few "models" to look into.

[@SarahRabenhertz]

Thanks for sharing these! I have a tiltable drawing desk and am going nuts looking for the right lighting. Your video helped a lot in clarifying what I should look for - thanks!

[@drnik67]

Thank you this was incredibly helpful as I've moved into a room with very poor lighting, now I can go hunt for a light!😀

[@fr3agy]

THANK YOUUUUU!!! You also seem so kind ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MadebyDawn23]

Thank you Matt, my name is Dawn I'm new to art and KZbin. I appreciate your channel for the tutorials. Thank you.

[@artgeometrix6346]

This was really useful information. I have never really thought about lighting in this kind of detail before

[@Cre-Art]

Dining room-that's me. Overhead dim chandelier-flunk. Have one adjustable clamp-on lamp with a "natural light" incandescent bulb. It either glares off my flat work surface, or leaves areas in shadow. Dark colors all look the same. Frustrating. Not a big space to work in either. Maybe two of these lamps? Maybe adjust the wattage? Definitely the biggest challenge. Thanks for the very helpful info.

[@SAlma-kw7to]

Thank you for the clear and clean information!

[@thevirtualinstructor]

Awesome - Thanks!

[@MrSilva960]

I use a bulb , fit on a arm fixed to my easel, from up to down . Is very rare to used, I always paint with natural sunlight ! I live in Portugal, we have summer days with several hours of light ! we are lucky.

[@hakanlundberg]

I live in northern Sweden, we have summer days where the nights are kind of days too. Although in winter it’s as dark as your midnights most of the time. But I invested in 6500K LED panels all over my apartment to simulate daylight. My neighbors ask me what I’m up to.

[@rafaelrodriguez9798]

This information is super valuable, I can make a more conscious investment and take advantage of my online classes thank you very much sir! 🕊

[@art.generalist]

And no words about CRI, main characteristic for artists, and difficulties to find proper lamp

[@hakanlundberg]

CRI Should be >90. Preferably >95. Not to difficult to find. But unless you live in a major town you’ll likely have to order. Although I recently found out that even though both 5000K and 6500K fluorescent tubes with very high CRI are well available and relatively cheap, fixtures for actual fluorescent, non-LED tubes was impossible to find. But somerimes you can find them for free at industries who are updating to LED-panels. Or perhaps you can offer to buy from friends who still have them or give them some reasonable LED supplements instead. But you should have those with High Frequency circuits, and not 60/50hz. The latter becomes very annoying for your eyes. 5000K LED panels with CRI >90 can be found. And common LED 💡 Since it’s necessary for the graphic design industry. But is a bit more expensive. But LEDs also last longer and use less Wats per lumens. 5000K is graphic design industry standard for evaluating images. And then also used as dim “surround light” when working with computer graphics. Around 5600K is considered direct sunlight midsummer midday in central Europe (without the added light from the blue sky). And is often used by photographers (flashes and studio lighting). Studio lighting as shown here is getting cheaper. Some can as demonstrated be configured to be set at different temperatures. Although most can’t get colder than 5600. But you can find a few that go up to 6500K or even higher. But for the same output (lumen) compared to fluorescent tubes, they are quite expensive. 6500K is sunlight + blue sky (midday midsummer central Europe). So that would equal if you sit outside in the sun painting. Its also the “temperature” of white on most displays. Since I live close to the polar circle, I have a bunch of 6500K LED panels at home. Like everywhere. More energy... less depression during winter. My neighbors ask me about by electricity bill. But because it’s LEDs is doesn’t cost much. Although those are only CRI 80-85, since I haven’t found 6500K LED panels with higher CRI. But then they’re also relatively cheap. The high CRI stuff stays in the studio. But many artist who paint outside sit in the shadow (even if they paint sun lit objects). And having that dream studio with huge windows to the north similarly receives blu-sky light only. The temperature of the blue sky light without the sun can vary from 8000K to 14000K. I have some 8000K tubes, although there is no such tubes with high CRI. Really there doesn’t seem to be anything of good quality for the light that the impressionists preferred to work under. Mine have around 80-85. I once ordered some fluorescent tubes made for aquariums. Was said to be 10000K. But the light was kind of magenta as they also produced red light to gain vegetation. Now there is a massive amount of LED aquarium lighting. That can produce anything from 5500K to 20000K. But I haven’t dared to buy some to try out. Since they’re expensive. And I would have to do some “special solution” to be able to light my easel instead of an aquarium. The Impressionists also sat in a green surrounding when choosing a spot for their easel. So some green must have been reflected to their canvases. But I have never tried to add some green light. Also... if you work in a room with warm colors on walls and furniture, you may have to use a bit colder light. And vice verse if you have colder/bluer stuff around you. Serious graphical designers and photographers have boring neutral grey all around them. And no windows. I usually prefer to mix high CRI 6500K fluorescent together with best CRI possible 8000K fluorescent. But have wood (warm) furnitures and yellow ochre walls. But when it gets later in the night, I turn to a little bit dimmer 5000K.

[@edzejandehaan9265]

Those led panels look like a great solution. Great video.

[@firstlast2034]

I started out with these led panels. Mine came from Jerry’s art supply in N.C. I could not do without them and they aren’t expensive either.

[@JoanaMirandaStudio]

So glad to learn about the LED panels. Thanks for this great video!👍

[@gogocarachan]

This was very helpful, thank you for the clear breakdown. :)

[@1caramarie]

I wish you had shown the panels and stands, as you have them set up, instead of just showing what they are. Movable lighting is one thing that I don't really have in either my house or studio. I use both since I live in Minnesota and getting to the studio in my backyard, is impossible once snow piles up. Really informative video, regardless.

[@naturesoundartbaihaqisalmi3324]

Finally I'm find this tutorial Thanks for your information

[@michellebeissel3937]

As usual, fabulously informative, useful , and clear info. Thank you!

[@الاءمحمد-ز3ه]

your video is full of useful information

[@SpirituFit]

This video was incredible. Thank you!! Just what I was looking for.

[@thevirtualinstructor]

You're so welcome!

[@MichelleWirta]

Fantastic information, grateful!

[@JB-xi5ek]

Thanks for explaining.

[@johnmarble3177]

Thank you for the lighting video. I like your Led panel and how you can control the temp and intensity. Would you tell us the brand and where we might find them

[@domxto2]

VERY INFORMATIVE! Thankyou sooo much! 💕💕💕

[@GLRDesignsdotcom]

Thanks so much!! Excellent!

[@artbeatgc]

It was so helpful, Im going to apply this one, thank you so much

[@israaarts5224]

Thanks for your amazing videos

[@michaelannfitzgerald8742]

This is so helpful, thank you! 🙏🏼

[@thomascleveland]

Don't forget solux bulbs! That's what museums use because they have 100% color rendering and a balanced white. But if you want to achieve the same results but want more lumens for your money, put a regular incandescent flood light bulb into a PAR can fixture and put a CTB filter on it and shoot it through diffusion fabric. BAM! Its affordable, ample brightness, balanced white, can be direct or diffused and most importantly has a perfect color rendering index which neither LED nor fluorescent will ever have.

[@ria41076]

Thank you for making this very educational video. I learned a lot of new information. Definitely subscribing!

[@guitaremarine]

Thank you Matt really useful

[@_harshajit_borah_7324]

Thank you sir.

[@PandaVilla4]

Thank you, very useful information.

[@PreshKidd1887]

Very clear and informative. But as a hobby painter/crafter I don't know if I can invest in a LED panel (def not two) but I gives me some ideas on what other solutions t look out for

[@sambrandt03]

Thanks for the clear instruction! Quick question: where did you get that value scale?

[@mahi0710x]

This was so informative, thank you so much 😫🙏🏼

[@LindseyDawnArt]

Thank you this is very useful

[@annclairegreig2635]

So well explained.

[@odettelavoie7909]

which LED panels would you recommend I buy for my studio ? Thanks you in advance for your advice :)

[@Maya21021]

Very usefull, thank you very much!

[@oldlady1946]

Thank you. This sure helps.

[@JuliaKyi]

Thank you so much!

[@ambergonzalez9646]

Could you also use a couple of lights that has a diffuser to get the correct lighting?

[@elardartclub5515]

Great info😍definitely I need these LED panels👍👍

[@pootieetang]

Great video, do you happen to know where I can find the fluorescent fixture that is X shaped at 10:02? Thanks

[@luthertai2608]

Thanks so much for your lighting ideas. What Fovitec light or lighting product do you suggest for a beginner who is painting on an easel? Thanks in advance.

[@davidcatton682]

Helpful video, thanks. What LED panel do you use? And do you know roughly how many lumens you would want for each of the two lights positioned in your set up? (45 degree angle at say 0.5m above the desk). There are 10W 600 lumen lights and 35W 2500 lumen lights. Not sure which ones to go for

[@Nekomusica.]

Really good

[@prachihobbyspace]

Awesome video cleared many of my doubts! One quick question though, when I am filming my art on flat surface I still have glare issues even if I have set up my LED panels (from Neewer) at 45degree angel as shown in your video. Is there any distance and height at which the lights should be placed from the table? If so then how much should that be. It would be of much help if you let me know this. Thank you !!

[@houria685]

This is amazing thanks

[@PeterChorao]

The LED panels look top notch and good info but regular LED bulbs for regular fixtures are out now, I got them and they are great, both Compact Florescent and Incandescent are kind of obsolete now I think:)

[@maurizio7209]

So helpful ... grazie 😊

[@alkannahcartwright4984]

Goodday sir. For contrast purposes could i use low lumens for blur affect or dull affect, then accurate lighting for saturation once cri 90+ and degrees kelvin is 5000k 5500 or 6500 on a single drawing.

[@DabbyHobbyTV]

Nice and very informative 👏

[@OldGregg00]

I use Elgato Key Light (LED Panels) where I can adjust it using my computer, phone, and tablet :)

[@shellyszuch7144]

Where can you get the LED panels that are adjustible?

[@deborahbarbaccia1109]

This is very helpful; I'm still struggling with proper lighting in my studio. So, am I to understand that the total temperature of all the lights in my studio should add up to about, 5000K? my room is 16' x 18' with about 8' celling, and one window, I think it's a south facing window. Thanks :)

[@jamesminchau]

what silver drop light is that? i liked it

[@user-kj6hz2ot7n]

А круговые лампы, у них же вроде сразу рассеянный свет.

[@artetconscience]

Is the led panel bright enough for painting (if yes what is the right distance to get 1500-2000 lux at the painting surface)? Thanks

[@atharvakarandikar441]

does it matter if the shape of the bulb is ring shaped or a straight tube? will it affect the amount of light hitting the art piece?

[@marjanakhbari2129]

Hi, great guide thank you! I currently look for a suitable light for my little work room and have a question about CFLs lamps. I get a feeling that they spread the light more like wave than a constant light. Don't know really if it is my feeling or it is real? It's a kind of disturbing to my eyes. Many years ago when these lamps came to market they were known as low energy consuming and typically light up slowly in the beginning. Is there any way to know more about it? Any specific expression or word I can google and learn?

[@hakanlundberg]

Do you mean Fluorescent lamps? You are correct that fluorescent light is not constant. Most such bulbs and cheaper tube-fixtures are low frequency and “flashes” 50/60Hz (depending on where you live). You need good quality fluorescent tube fixtures with High Frequency circuits. Unfortunately it seems like all production of fixtures for fluorescent tubes has ceased. Those tube fixtures that are sold now are for special LED tubes only. But one can replace either the cheaper 50/60Hz circuits or the LED circuits with HF circuits. You likely must have an electrician to do it, depending on what the laws are where you live. Most will also not know how to do it themselves. Possibly you can find fluorescent tube fixtures for free at industries who are going LED to save energy costs. Or perhaps some friend has one that you can offer to replace with a LED lamp. Strangely, while there is a lot of high CRI (artist should use high CRI of 90+ lights... CRI value representing how correct it is compared to the suns spectrum) fluorescent tubes with temperature from 3500-6500K to buy, there is no fixtures to buy. People are turning to LED. But there is only 5000K high CRI LED panels or bulbs to buy. Since 5000K is graphical industry standard. Personally I prefer 6500K (approx sun+blue sky, midday midsummer in central Europe). But for LED, then very expensive photo studio light as shown here is needed.

[@k-pop123]

👍️❤Your video is very good.♥likeeeee💖💖

[@mistapeper1283]

what if i work on table and have only one light ?

[@marwan1766]

Do u mean that ring light are not good while I am working on a painting ?

[@sajidanwar1234]

Hi .. im not finding 5000 kelvin light for my art studio in india , is there any alternative for that , i have 6500 k bulbs but that temperature is slightly cooler side how to fix this problem .plz help

[@hakanlundberg]

Can’t help you with where to find it in India. But perhaps you can get in touch with someone who sells equipment for graphical design studios. Or a graphical design studio can possibly give you advice where to buy. 5000K is standard for the graphical design industry. So there exists both fluorescent tubes, and LED bulbs or panels with high CRI values. However since it’s high CRI light (light with a spectrum that is close to the sun’s) they are a bit more expensive.

[@elizabethawadallah8489]

What are your thoughts on ring lights for color pencil artist??

[@wacky_paintings]

The youtube algorithm blocked my reply to your question. You should find it in your notifications and email.

[@creativesolutionstoart]

Nothing beats halogen, I know they're hot, but they are unsurpassed at conveying detail and images as they truly are.

[@annette9283]

Hi there! Is your value scale atop a sheet of black paper or dark gray paper? Also, thanks for creating this video. It has helped me so much! I just purchased the lights, stands, etc. and am excitingly figuring it all out!

[@DMCART9]

👍

[@prashanthmallik8744]

Is 6000k good

[@hakanlundberg]

I’m not sure there are 6000K lamps. 5000K is graphic design industry standard for evaluating images. And then also used as dim “surround light” when working with computer graphics. Around 5600K is considered direct sunlight standard (midsummer midday in central Europe... without the added light from the blue sky). And is often used by photographers (flashes and studio lighting). 6500K is sunlight + blue sky (standard for approximately midday midsummer central Europe). So that would equal if you sit outside in the sun painting. Its also the “temperature” of white on most displays. But many artist who paint outside sit in the shadow (even if they paint sun lit objects). And having that dream studio with huge windows to the north similarly receives blu-sky light only. The temperature of the blue sky light without the sun can vary from 8000K to 14000K. I have some 8000K fluorescent tubes, although there is no such tubes with high CRI*. Really there don’t seem to be anything of good quality for the light that the impressionists preferred to work under. Mine have around 80-85. I once ordered some fluorescent tubes made for aquariums. Was said to be 10000K. But the light was kind of magenta as they also produced red light to gain vegetation. Now there is a massive amount of LED aquarium lighting. That can produce from 5500K to 20000K. But I haven’t dared to buy some to try out. Since they’re expensive. And I would have to do some “special solution” to be able to light my easel instead of an aquarium. The Impressionists also sat in a green surrounding when choosing a spot for their easel. So some green must have been reflected to their canvases. But I have never tried to add some green light. What “temperature” you use it your choice. What you’re comfortable with. Unless perhaps you want to paint objects that is lit with a certain temperature light and having a different temperature light illuminating your canvas/paper. You eyes adapt to the light temperature relatively fast. I would say anything between 5000-6500K is fine. But artist have painted in anything from 2500K candlelight to 20000K northern light studios. Myself, I commonly use 6500K lamps together with 8000K lamps. But have wood furniture (=warm colored) and ochre colored walls that makes the light in my studio warmer when it reflects against the surrounding. But I also have some 5000K lamps. *High CRI is probably more important than “temperature”. High CRI represents that the frequency spectrum is close to the suns. It should preferably be >90.

[@gramlib]

@@hakanlundberg I appreciate your clear and detailed response. Shopping for a new lamp I'm finding a wide range of lumens per watt, very frustrating.

[@darrencorbett3743]

no studio but tiny bedroom.

[@MisterNiles]

I draw in darkness. something is soaking up the light. I'd swear to it.

[@willhelm94]

As a physics undergrad, hearing the phrase "Kelvin degree" makes me want to throw up

[@wizzelhoart]

more kelvin is hotter, not cooler

[@hannomazzurana9809]

Thank you!

[@lauramolecavage]

Thank you 🙏