Six Essential Studio Lighting Options for Artists
As an artist, the lighting you use in the studio is just as important as your choice of medium or subject matter. It's essential to be able to get the best possible light for your artwork so that it can be seen in its full glory. If you are like me and also create content for your Instagram or other socials, your studio lighting will help create a nice ambient vibe for your photos and videos. Fortunately, there are a number of different lighting options available that can help you achieve this goal. Let's take a look at some of the most popular studio lighting options for artists.
The Lights Mentioned:
Neewer LED Bi-Color Studio Round Lighting
This ultra-thin studio edge flapjack light is 18 inches and 70 watts and has dimming capabilities to adjust brightness. The LED lights produce a soft, balanced light that brings out the colors of your artwork without creating harsh shadows or glare.
It’s great for larger pieces and can be used as either an accent light or as the primary source of illumination. I have two in my studio. One is used as a key light (main light) and the other as a fill light.
IVISII G2 Pocket RGB Camera Light
This camera light comes with a built-in 4300mAh rechargeable battery and produces 360° full color gamut. It’s perfect for capturing small works of art such as jewelry, drawings, small sculpture, or ceramics, providing accurate color rendering and even illumination that helps bring out the details of your work. I have two of these that I take with me on the road for my live streams or lighting up my work area for drawings. My favorite part about these lights is the ability to change colors to create cool ambient lighting effects.
NEEWER 700W Equivalent Softbox Lighting Kit
If you’re looking for something more powerful than a pocket camera light but still want something portable, then this softbox lighting kit from Neewer is perfect for you. This kit includes two 5500K CFL lighting bulbs that provide up to 700W equivalent of power and illuminate a 24x24 inch area with soft diffused light. The set also comes with two easy-to-adjust stands so you can position your lights exactly where you need them.
Viozon Extendable Selfie Stand 360° Rotation with Phone Holder
This is the ideal tool if you want to take pictures or videos of yourself or your artwork while working in your studio space. With this stand’s extendable arms and 360° rotation capabilities, it makes taking dynamic photos and videos much easier than ever before. I think this a great option if you Livestream your process or take up-close photos or videos of your artwork.
Daylight from a window or outside
This can provide an excellent source of natural light when working on art projects indoors. The drawback to only using daylight as I did when I first started is the color temperature of sunlight changes throughout the day. Even if natural light isn't available during certain times of the day due to weather patterns, setting up lamps near windows can be helpful in bringing more natural light into your workspace.
Floor or Desk Lamp
Finally, if you don’t have access to natural light but still want excellent illumination at an affordable price point then consider using lighting already at your home like a floor lamp or desk lamp for your workspace instead. These lamps come in various sizes and styles so they should easily suit both small and large workspaces alike. Plus they offer adjustable brightness settings so you can tailor the output depending on what type of project you are working on at any given time!
No matter what type of work you're doing in your artistic endeavors, having the right type of studio lighting is essential if you want to showcase your artwork properly. From LED bulbs and softboxes to extending selfie stands and desk/floor lamps - there are plenty of options available when it comes to getting quality illumination into your workspace so that you can create stunning pieces or create eye catching content every time! With these six essential studio lighting options at your disposal, all that's left now is putting them into action - so what are you waiting for? Get out there and start creating beautiful art today!
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