This lamp has been the answer to my prayers. I am a graphic artist and was sick and tired of fighting with my desk magnifier and a lamp to illuminate my work. I looked for a while until I found this great magnifying lamp that was cheaper than my desk-mounted one! After all the years of struggle I can t believe I didn t look for one sooner. The tints of red and blue are essential for my work and the light lets me see any flaws. It is highly portable and looks really nice which are all appreciated bonuses. This is a very smart purchase.