Unless your house has been specifically designed for art

display, using the 50-watt instead of the 35-watt bulbs will

help balance the light setting in the room and prevent

shadowing.

Artworks covered by glass will also benefit from the

stronger wattage bulb because the photons in the light will

penetrate the glass and illuminate the colors of the artwork.

There are more expensive bulbs available in a U V

inhibiting light. Essentially these bulbs put out very little

or almost no UV rays, and are good items to have.

Expensive artwork with constant exposure to bulbs, which

emit ultra violet radiation will fade and discolor.

Please make sure you hire a professional

electrician to do any electrical work in your house.

When you're looking for a good set-up at a low cost, my

suggestion is Gimble rings. This is not a technical term for

them, but these are rings with a light bulb suspended in the

middle, and the only contact made is between the small

socket hole and the bulb. They're not very fancy, but they

do a great job of lighting artwork. Gimble rings cut down on

excess heat and can be easily mounted to a track lighting

anywhere.

When you want to install track lighting fixtures for

your lights, the electrician will often cut you a break on price

if you buy the parts on your own. They'll provide you with a

list and this will save you some money as well. The track

manufacturer I recommend is Halo Track.  They are

inexpensive and easy to use. But I'm sure there are other

track manufactures out there equally good or better.

When you have your track lighting installed, arrange

for a dimmer to be attached. This way you can appreciate

the art through various levels of lighting.  You cannot

overstate the importance of having the right dimmer.