Blogs
Ruth Asawa and Her Lightly Wired Art
Light and shadow work hand-in-hand. Together they add texture and dimension to a space, or in this case a particular type of art. I want to talk about an amazing artist, Ruth Asawa, who is a master…
The Lighting Doctor Tours the Arizona Biltmore Hotel
I recently got the chance to see the legendary Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. This magnificent resort opened its doors on February 23, 1929. They had an opening gala that lasted three days in a row…
Destination Retail Spaces and the Impact of Lighting
Restoration Hardware, now rebranded as RH, has opened the ultimate retail space in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco. Starting in 2016, they have beautifully restored the Bethlehem Steel…
Shedding Light on Ramses
I recently went to see the new Ramses exhibit which is traveling around the country. It certainly was interesting to learn about him. He lived into his 90s and fathered more than 100 children.
Unlike…
The Lighting Doctor on Accent Lighting: Don't Be Dramatic
As I have explained before, lighting falls into four functions: task, ambient, accent and decorative. None of these lighting types function very well by themselves. They have to work in conjunction…
The Lighting Doctor Visits a Sistine Chapel Exhibit
I went to see a traveling exhibit of the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michaelangelo, which had come to San Francisco. I was lucky enough to see the real thing in Italy, but the ceiling…
It's Tiki Time: The Impact of Lighting at the Tonga Room
Earlier this month, friends and I went to the Tonga Room, located in the famous Fairmont Hotel. It is the ultimate tiki lounge that transports you back to the 1940s. It was designed by Mel Melvin who…
Inspiration at Lightovation - Light & Texture
It was thrilling to return to Lightovation and experience, in person, all that the Dallas Market had to offer in the way of lighting. Last month, I concentrated on shape and form. This month I want…
Inspiration from Lightovation: Shape & Form
I was lucky enough to return to Lightovation at the Dallas Market in January. So many incredible strides have been taken in the development of light fixtures with LED components. I was impressed by…
Lights Fantastic: Public Art Lighting in San Francisco
As we go into a new phase of Covid variants, people are seeing what they can do outside in a safe way. If you happen to live near San Francisco or might be visiting, then you should consider the…