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What Happens If Any Part Of The System Fails?

PHILOSOPHY

Picasso once did a sketch of a woman which only took 10 minutes. “Wow, that only took 10 minutes?” Someone asked…Picasso replied, “No, that has taken me all of my life.” To master anything, it takes time. In lighting, it takes many years, and 10’s of 1000’s of lights installed to develop a philosophy. Having this many fixtures installed, it is a lesson learned that not enough fixtures creates gaps or black holes. Gaps in lighting cause strain on the eyes, and make the outdoors less inviting after dark. Too

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many lights, create a washed out daytime effect. This kind of outcome is not inviting either. The beauty of lighting is the subtleness and the contrast between light and dark.

Balance is the art, and cohesion is the key to visually connect spaces together with just the right amount of contrast. Just the right amount of light will create the perfect “Lighting Portrait.” Highlighting textures with light creates dramatic shadowing. When done right, perfect shadowing and areas of your living space will reveal themselves right before your eyes.

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