Lab lighting

Lynn Campbell <lynn.campbell [at] ccc__govt__nz> writes

>I have a question on the use of daylight for retouching of oil
>paintings.

I have found using natural light is great when the light is right
and is very restful on the eyes too.  However, the light isn't
constant. The variability levels have a major impact on what one
sees. This is a problem when surface-cleaning but is a significant
problem during any in-painting sessions. The colours keep changing
and shadowing effects occur.  So, basically, the conservator's
ability to work correctly is significantly impaired. Faithfully,

Carmel Nicholas
Artface Conservation
PO Box 730 Woollahra 2025
NSW Australia.
+61 2 9332 3742
Fax: +61 2 9664 6097

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