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'aight guys.

I dont suppose anyone knows if its possible to get daylight simulation lamps or something that'll allow me to paint at night?

gracias.

I do most of my painting at night. Just get a good desk lamp and you should be just fine - I really don't see why you'd need a sun lamp or anything like that to paint.

All you need is a daylight bulb mate (and an angle-poise lamp or similar). Available just about anywhere...I've bought them from Tesco's and B&Q before now.

I do most of my painting at night. On my ceiling I have three 26 watt CFL bulbs. They are more then bright enough for painting.

Just be careful and watch out for eye strain. I do most of my painting at night and if I do it too much and don't eliminate as many shadows as possible I get horrible eye strain and that is not a fun thing. If you do get eye strain dont paint till your eyes heal it will only get worse if you continue to paint or focus on detail.

http://www.ottlite.com/

I got one of these at Office Depot or Michael's or something. It's nice!

Just paint in a decently lit room. The difference between sunlight and indoor light only makes a big difference for cameras, since they can't adjust nearly as well as our eyes.

An angle poise lamp or two would be better imho

Also use a headloupe these days
The combo has reduced the eyestrain

I picked up an Ottlite a about a year ago and it really did make a huge difference in how my models came out. The colors are much cleaner because of its superbly natural light. They ain't cheap though so be prepared to make the investment. I haven't tried a simple desk lamp with a day light or natural light bulb in it, but I swear by my Ottlite. When ever I go to the LGS to paint I drag it along with me.

I have an Ottlite. Damn good light it is too. Not cheap but it was worth every penny.

yeah I was gonna say Full Spectrum lamps...

I have a huge one. I love it.

thanks for the replies people.

Ive tried painting with one of those little stalk lamps, but I find the colours seem different than in daylight. Ill try one of the daylight bulbs Cypher871 mentioned.