WOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I finished putting my work area together!!!! I'm still organizing a bit, but just little things, and nothing more than what will be an ongoing process anyway. I AM FINALLY READY TO START BUILDING!!!!!!!!! That was a heck of a process, but I'm glad I did it. I learned a LOT. So, without further ado, here's what I did....
I researched a bunch on lighting, and went with two up-light lamps with 6500k CFL's that put out about 500 lumens each - not too bright, but very cool and clear light. I have a third with the same bulb on a dresser (not in the picture) behind me. There is also a covered overhead fixture in the room that contains two 3500k CFL's putting out about 800 lumens each - a little warmer light, and just enough power without being harsh. To complete my task lighting, I strung up an aluminum "brooder" type lamp over the center of my work. In it, I installed an 8.5w (60w incandescent equivalent) LED bulb giving off light at 5000k on the spectrum. All bulbs have a CRI of 80~90. I chose the CFL's for the ambient lighting because they diffuse light better, and chose the LED for the direct overhead because they focus light better. The lighting is excellent. Nowhere is it harsh or unpleasant, nor is it weak. There are no reflective glares or distracting shadows. The lighting is so clear that I was able to cut back on my requirements for magnification. I was also able to maximize workspace as well. I really did my homework here
And now, on to the finished airbrush station...
Here's some goodies I picked up...
Now to celebrate! God bless the USA, and all our loved ones, and all the fallen