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Valerie Warner · 12-18-2004, 09:15 PM

Hey Marvin,

My concern here is not only my paintings but my health. I was using regular ol' fluorescent bulbs. I found that they offset the gold, pine wood ceiling I have. But then, I remembered the health effects of those lights when used alone for long periods of time. I was wondering if you still like the afore mentioned lights and do you think they have close to the full spectrum of color in them which is said to be very beneficial to our health?

I'm hoping if I have enough of them and they are positioned advantageously I will not have to worry about that yellow ceiling or even my gray-green walls. What do you think?

Thanks for your help!

12-18-2004, 09:15 PM	#6
Valerie Warner Juried Member Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 85	More lighting questions Hey Marvin, My concern here is not only my paintings but my health. I was using regular ol' fluorescent bulbs. I found that they offset the gold, pine wood ceiling I have. But then, I remembered the health effects of those lights when used alone for long periods of time. I was wondering if you still like the afore mentioned lights and do you think they have close to the full spectrum of color in them which is said to be very beneficial to our health? I'm hoping if I have enough of them and they are positioned advantageously I will not have to worry about that yellow ceiling or even my gray-green walls. What do you think? Thanks for your help! __________________ Val Warner www.valwarner.com [email protected]