This canvas painting does not show up very well unless you are standing directly in front of it, especially at night. It also has touches of metallic gold that I would like to accent but can’t afford an expensive picture light. Any alternative suggestions?
You can buy clip-on accent lights specifically for artwork. They are both battery operated or have electric plug in cords. Try your home improvement store or an art/craft store to buy this.
I did reply to you once, but it doesn’t appear to have gone through. If you can see my other reply, just ignore. Your response is appreciated. I am looking for something plug-in, not battery and wondering if the lights you mention are different from the actual picture lights being sold? If they are inexpensive, they could work perfectly. Thanks again.
To make the picture pop, take the deepest color (other than the blue at the bottom of the picture) in the picture and paint the wall it's on.
If this is a rental, paint white sheets and attach to the wall ceiling to floor. Hide the tacks by gluing a ribbon border (paint the ribbon the same color).
In each corner of the wall put in floor lamps. This one below has an uplight and a downlight and are at Walmart for $13 USD. Twist the down light to shine on the picture.
Hi! Actually, any floor lamp will do. Just make sure the bulb is a soft daylight type light. You might consider "framing" your beautiful piece in some molding attached to the wall. You can paint the molding a deep blue or turquoise. It'll look amazing.
Great painting. In addition to the excellent lighting ideas suggested previously, I'd propose that you make/buy one or two simple throw pillows in a solid color taken from the pic. Or maybe a nice throw (solid color) on the sofa to help draw the eye to the canvas.
We have a wood wall with shallow shelves. We'll be placing our home for sale in the spring so I'm trying to get things staged as much as possible. This picture is... See more
I was thinking of cutting a piece of plywood that just covers the space and put hinges on the left side so when I need to use it in the summer, then I just open the... See more
Mirrors hung on this wall for many years. Tried scuffing up an area with sandpaper and using refinisher to no avail. This wall is in the stairwell so I would like to... See more
pulled two layers of wallpaper off.sheetrock installed probably in 1950's.outer layer of sheetrock paper came off.Will texture still adhere to the sheetrock?Then I'll... See more
I would like to add dimension to the back and side of peninsula and have it be budget friendly. Saw many ideas and like the board and batten idea or possibly a sheet... See more
I bought and moved into my house less than a year ago. It's a great house but definately needs to be updated. There is a huge mirror in my living room attached to my... See more
we have a 70s house and as you enter we have white washed cedar walls, tiled floors and a full wall mirror. Looking to get rid of the mirror, but wondering what else... See more
I recently took down a shelf in my closet and now there is a line where i didn't paint and the plain paint just looks boring. I was thinking of using contact paper... See more
I want to place a pair of candle scones on either side of a painting. Is there a guideline for how close to the frame and how far up or down they should be in... See more
Your comment...
You can buy clip-on accent lights specifically for artwork. They are both battery operated or have electric plug in cords. Try your home improvement store or an art/craft store to buy this.
I did reply to you once, but it doesn’t appear to have gone through. If you can see my other reply, just ignore. Your response is appreciated. I am looking for something plug-in, not battery and wondering if the lights you mention are different from the actual picture lights being sold? If they are inexpensive, they could work perfectly. Thanks again.
Hi. It's a very nice piece.
To make the picture pop, take the deepest color (other than the blue at the bottom of the picture) in the picture and paint the wall it's on.
If this is a rental, paint white sheets and attach to the wall ceiling to floor. Hide the tacks by gluing a ribbon border (paint the ribbon the same color).
In each corner of the wall put in floor lamps. This one below has an uplight and a downlight and are at Walmart for $13 USD. Twist the down light to shine on the picture.
Happy DIY'ing!
Have checked out the floor lamps on Walmart.ca. They are more than US dollars (of course), but still priced at a reasonable $25.
Hi! Actually, any floor lamp will do. Just make sure the bulb is a soft daylight type light. You might consider "framing" your beautiful piece in some molding attached to the wall. You can paint the molding a deep blue or turquoise. It'll look amazing.
Great painting. In addition to the excellent lighting ideas suggested previously, I'd propose that you make/buy one or two simple throw pillows in a solid color taken from the pic. Or maybe a nice throw (solid color) on the sofa to help draw the eye to the canvas.