So this week one of my favorite reps stopped by the office with some LED task lighting.

I was really impressed with the offerings as well as the price. So I decided  to take the time to sit down and blog about what I saw. I think you will also find the products noteworthy.

ESI Ergonomic Solutions has always been  a leader in the ergonomic world and known for its keyboards and ergonomic offerings but now they have one more thing to brag about. I love their line of LED  task lighting.

The first thing that caught my eye on the lamps was the aesthetics. I loved the clean lines. I also liked that they are LED and energy effiecient and that makes for a more sustainable office environment.

 When the rep told me the prices I was SOLD!

The pricing is  reasonable and the lights have some features I find worth mentioning. 

Pixie

• Energy Effiecient 3W LED light
• Lamp life 50,000 hours
• Small profile, light weight
• Flexible neck for just the right angle
• ideal for desks and workstations with limited space and in need of extra lighting
• 11.8″ reach
• 7′ power cord
• detachable power adapter cord so that lamp can easily be  pulled through wire manager and be moved without having to diassemble the desk or work surface. This makes the lighting easily portable when needed

List Price $143.00

Vivid

• Energy Efficient multi-LED lighting array using just 6 W of power
• Lamp life 50,000 hours
• Flexible providing easy adjustment with tension-loaded joints for a wide range of motion and precise placement.
• Available in a 2 arm option model to provide further reach when needed.
• The sturdy 6lbs base assures the lamp remains firmly on the work surface while being adjusted.
• 180 degree rotation at the light source
• Single armature has 21″reach. While the double armature has a 36″ reach
• detachable power adapter cord so that lamp can easily be  pulled through wire manager and be moved without having to diassemble the desk or work surface. This makes the lighting easily portable when needed.

List Price Single Arm: $308

List Price Double Arm:$324

Solstice

• Utilizes side emmitting LED and only uses 6 W of power
• Lamp life 50,000 hours
• Lamp head rotates 350 degrees
• Allows you to adjust the light intensity with a continuous simple touch dimmer control
• Provides a USB port to conveniently charge handheld devices such as mobile phones and MP3 Players
• detachable power adapter cord so that lamp can easily be  pulled through wire manager and be moved without having to diassemble the desk or work surface. This makes the lighting easily portable when needed.

List Price $329.00

Omega LX

• 4 Energy Efficient LED lamps pulling 6.5W
• Lamp Life 40,000 hours
• Light weight aluminum slim design
• low profile base with 306 degree rotation
• 2 arms 13″ and 14″ connected by a fully articulating  joint
• 4 step dimming
• 6′ power cord
• Meets CA Title 20 Lighting Regulations
• Base mount,desk mount, slat wall mount and grommet mount options available

List Price Base Mount $360.00

List Price Desk top Mount $360.00

List Price Slat Wall Mount $376.00

List Price Grommet Mount $360.00

LEDUC

ESI also carries a line of LED undercounter task lighting that is truly unique

• LED lamp life 50,000 hours
• brushed silver finish
• includes cord management clips
• 9′ power cord
• Daisy Chain configurations includes 36″ jumper cord
• touch sensitive on/off control
• includes both magnetic and wood screw mounts standard
• light bar rotates 180 degrees to reduce glare
• comes in 24″, 36″, and 48″ lengths

List Price on Single 24″ unit $270.00

List Price on Single 36″ unit $375.00

List Price on Single 48″ unit $490.00

So as you can see ESI’s line of LED task lighting products have a lot to offer. If you are in the market for task lighting and would like your purchase price please feel free to Contact me or request a quote and I will gladly get back with you on pricing for your project.

So when you think Energy Efficient and Sustainable think ESI for Lighting!

So you have finished your renovation or construction and chosen the perfect furniture for your office or home, and you step back to admire the work.

Then it hits you! Something is missing. Artwork!

Everyone knows that art is the ultimate accessory, but what style do you use and where do you look to find that perfect piece? Well wonder no more. Here is a look at some of the styles of art and a few of my favorite Nashville artists that can WOW you with their talent without you having to take out a loan to afford their fabulous artwork. 

Artists use many styles in their paintings and drawings. Here are some of the more common styles of art.

Abstract- This is a type of art where the art itself doesn’t have to make sense or be recognizable things that appear in the real world . People can look at abstract art and see various different things. It is generally not specific objects but rather shapes and color that give this artwork its magnificent flare and affect on emotions.

Famous abstract artists you may recognize are Sonia Delaunay and Jackson Pollack

Cubism- This is modern art made up mostly of paintings. The paintings generally use geometric shapes to express the nature of the artwork. This is not a realistic view of a particular thing or person but rather a view of the object or person by using shapes. In most cubism paintings you can recognize the object being portrayed even if it isn’t a true realistic view.

Famous cubism artists are Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall.

Expressionism- In expressionism art, the artist is most interested in expressing a particular feeling or emotion through the painting. They may use bright colors to express happiness, or dark colors to express a sad mood. The texture and type of medium that is used can also provoke an emotional response. It is all about feeling and expressing ones emotions on a subject.

Famous expressionist artists include, Marc Chagall and Ludwig Kirchner.

Fauvism- Fauvism was a style that lasted only about 4 years starting in 1905. The movement was led by Henry Matisse. Subject matters where painted very simply but using bold and bright colors and contrasts in patterns. This style was named after the French word Fauvism meaning  ”Wild Beast”. This name was appropriate  because of the intense colors  and patterns used.

The most famous fauvism artist was the leader of the movement Henry Matisse.

Impressionism- Impressionism began in France in the late 19th century and early 20th century. These paintings look as though the artist only glanced at the subject he or she is painting. The paintings do not offer much detail. Generally, they are of outdoor scenes such as landscapes and buildings. Bold colors with a shimmering appearance make these paintings extremely intriguing to look at.

Famous impressionist artists you are sure to recognize are Claude Monet and Pierre Auguste Renoir. This is one of my favorite art styles.

Pointillism-This is an amazing style. The artist uses points and quick brush strokes that when seen from a distance create an image. The dots blend together to  make incredible colors that create detailed shadows and depth of picture.

Famous pointillism artist are Paul Seurat and Paul Signac.

Pop Art-Pop art is art that takes everyday items and paints them in a brash and colorful way. This art is inspired by advertising, comic strips and popular entertainment. It is short for “popular art”. 

An example of a  famous pop artist would be Andy Warhol.

Post Impressionism- This style began in the 19th century. It consists of mainly still lifes and landscapes. The style is full of varying shades of colors and shadows.

The name Vincent Van Gogh sound familiar? He is the most famous post impressionist artist.

Primitivism-This style of art looks as though it is done by a child. It is very simple. The artwork is usually 2 dimensional and has a very flat appearance with little to no depth.

Henry Matisse and Paul Klee did many pieces of art in this style.

Realism- Realism is a type of art that shows things exactly as they appear in real life. It began in the 18th century and continued into the 19th century. Most realist were French but this was also popular among some American artists.

Some famous realism artists are Leonardo de Vinci, Henri de Toulouse  Lautrec and Daumier Thomas Eakins

Surrealism-Surrealistic art is made to look dreamlike. The artist uses familiar objects but in a different and mysterious way than you might normally expect. It is used to evoke emotion, while striving to enlighten its audience to a new or different way of looking at things.

Two famous surrealism artists are Salvador Dali and Henry Rousseau.

So now that you know a little bit about the different styles of art ,the next time you look at a piece of artwork think about the influence and style of the piece.

To complete your home or office with fabulous affordable art. Check out some of my favorite Nashville Artists.

Randy Elrod-www.sacramentallife.org/

Lisa Gardiner - www.pbjcreations.com

Judy Klich- www.judyklichart.com

Charla Steele- www.kenzartcreations.com

What is your favorite art style and what do you think the style of my favorite Nashville artists are? Love to hear your thoughts.