“Exceeded my expectations!” Anne L., UCLA “Totally opened my eyes!”Ekaterina Nazardva In a pinch or need just a little help? Come by for an hour of… consultation brainstorming problem solving “I’ll use you again!”CC, interior designer “Interesting theatrical approach!”Kim Underell Lighting designer Kathy Pryzgoda has a diverse background that includes commercial, architectural, hospitality, residential, theatrical…
It’s that time of year. And I couldn’t be happier. I love the Spring seminar that I teach at UCLA Extension because it allows me to share directly with students, interior decorators, homeowners, contractors, architects – and anyone else eager to master the wonders of lighting design. (Such as retail shop owners, and other business…
I was thrilled when Sandra Bullock received the Oscar on Sunday night. She was radiant. (or, was that the lighting design??) As always, I was inspired by the beautiful stage lighting created by Bob Dickinson. I love how he draws upon Stanley McCandless’ technique. He uses the dynamic between warm light and cool light to…
I came upon this quote today and thought that it was so appropriate. Good lighting design can bring “glow” into the world.Enjoy! “There are two kinds of light – the Glow that illuminates, and the Glare that obscures.” – James Thurber
One thing I noticed when I traveled to New York City last month was that the rest of the country still isn’t as green as California in its lighting codes. Now, for any who knows me, I’m definitely a California girl and I am used to designing energy efficient lighting. California has the strictest Energy…
Two of the most important words that describe light are GLOW and GLARE. To create glow, I illuminate a home or business building discreetly, so you can’t see the source. Take Light Studio LA, for example, the space feels self-illuminated. Like a human being who glows from within, the dwelling attracts the right kind of…
Recently I was invited to consult on the interior lighting design for the Hunger Market Café in West Hollywood. It was a challenge because David Reinke and Kevin Milligan had a tight budget,a limited time frame, and did not want the space to look generic and uninteresting. David and Kevin wanted the Hunger Market Café…
HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2010!I captured this luminous moment while in Colorado over the holidays. Isn’t it amazing how LIGHT can inspire New Beginnings? … and already my New Year is moving at “light speed”! I am off to New York City to create an Interior Lighting Design for Edelman Leather. This year, Light Studio LA…
Some of my students often ask what the best training is for a lighting professional. I believe working in the theater gives you incredible opportunities to learn and grow. The theatre is also where I learned my mock up techniques.A mock up is when you place lights in the space you are designing to see…
I got a call from a new client saying that her living room was “too dark.” The next evening I paid a visit and when I arrived I observed two things. The first thing I noticed was that she had many recessed cans. As a matter of fact, for a 20’x15’ room she had 10…
Day of the Dead, also called “Dia de los Muertos” is a festival celebrated in Mexico, Ecuador, Guatamala, and other areas in Central and South America. I love this holiday, which is also celebrated in areas of the United States, such as California and Texas, where Mexican-American heritage is in full bloom.I love Day of…
Homeowners and business owners are not the only ones who may benefit from some lighting advice. When I met Vietnamese-born landscape artist Andy Cao at a social event , I immediately felt a connection. He was describing his garden installation in Malibu and… …actually, he was telling the story of his cloud II chandelier project.…
Sunset, August 21, 2009 In a small prop plane, decending into Key West Florida What inspires me? The way the golden sun cuts through the clouds.
I guess the simplest way to start is to start. So, LET THERE BE LIGHT! I love light.My life’s practice and work is all about light.I have watched people and environments transform with a change of light bulb and this has been what inspires me on a daily basis. So…. In this blog I would…