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The store known for their exotic lingerie saw an opportunity to revamp their image with the launch of the <a href="http://www.fredericks.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-FoH-Site/default/hHome-Show">Harriet Brand</a> earlier this month. The line is a tribute to the founder Frederick Mellinger's wife and longtime muse, Harriett.<br />
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As stated on their site "To honor the woman behind the man, we've created a luxurious, new
namesake collection. Harriett is an ode to the love story behind the
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The Harriett collection of upscale silks, satins and laces will pay
homage to Harriett and is inspired by the 1940s era of Hollywood
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Vice President of Marketing Tracy McCourt said the branding component was a simple concept. "We wanted
to pay tribute to a great woman who inspired the founder of our company
every day of their lives together," McCourt explained. "Our company is
about enhancing women’s everyday lives, inspiring confidence and being
empowered, and this is how she inspired Frederick Mellinger, and our
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<br /> Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-76802154514442490612012-07-18T12:30:00.000-07:002012-07-18T12:33:05.468-07:00Calling All Artists for Scottsdale Biennale CompetitionIn November of 2012, the Wee Gallery in Scottsdale will host "Scottsdale Biennale". The theme of this year's show is Venture. They are currently accepting artist submissions. The competition is open to all artists, and they are accepting paintings, drawings, and photography up to an approximate size of 20"x40". They are awarding a Grand Prize of $5,000, and a Best of Show of $1,000. Submissions are due by September 1st.<br />
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Illustrator and Photoshop to create <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/displayGraphics.php">digital C-Prints</a> that are arresting in their
simplicity. This exhibition presents his recent rectangle study and color
palette series, both propelled by a desire to reduce compositions and ideas to
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What would you do with a black patent stiletto as your canvas? Think no more, and be one of dozens of inspired artists, designers and celebrities who are donating their time and talent to Inspired Soles, a stiletto auction that will benefit Artlink Phoenix. We'll provide the stilettos. You provide the inspiration!<br />
<br /><b>What:</b> An art show will be unveiled and auctioned on April 6, during First Friday in Downtown Phoenix. It will also celebrate the grand opening of the 6th Avenue Gallery and beautiful shoes! Throughout the month of April the gallery will showcase stilettos created by local artists, designers and celebrities!<br />
<br /><b>Who:</b> Custom-decorated stilettos are being procured from local designers, artists and celebrities. The 6th Avenue Gallery is below the offices of BJC Public Relations and Torres Marquez Communications, two women-owned and operated agencies.<br />
<br /><b>When:</b> The stilettos will be unveiled and auctioned on April 6, during First Friday in Downtown Phoenix. The stilettos will remain on display throughout the month of April. All proceeds will benefit Artlink Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to linking artists, business and the public to better understand, appreciate and promote the thriving arts community in Central Phoenix. <br />
<br /><b>Where:</b> The 6th Avenue Gallery is located on the southwest corner of Sixth Avenue and McKinley, one block south of Roosevelt. The gallery is in the basement level of the building.<br />
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Artists - If you are interested in participating contact <a href="http://www.bjc.com/">BJC Public Relations</a> and Torres Marquez Communications. They can provide and deliver the stiletto to you. Your art will remain on display throughout the month of April. All proceeds will benefit Artlink Phoenix. Stiletto submissions are due Friday, <b>March 30</b>, but if you would like your stiletto art featured in our publicity efforts, we need to have your submission in our hands by <b>March 19</b>. <span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span>Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-31754571753809446592012-01-25T11:00:00.000-07:002012-01-25T11:00:21.477-07:00Duratrans display at Steward Observatory<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QukB7_yF0I0/Tx8E_o-mdTI/AAAAAAAABcA/F826eD2R3Dg/s1600/steward_hallway_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QukB7_yF0I0/Tx8E_o-mdTI/AAAAAAAABcA/F826eD2R3Dg/s320/steward_hallway_3.jpg" width="320" /></a>If you happen to be walking the halls at the Steward Observatory on the University of Arizona's campus, then you may run across these stunning back lit prints. The astro-photography was done by Adam Block at the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter. It took many hours to gather enough light through the telescope to create the pictures of the scene here of the various gallaxies and atronomical imagery. In addition to the time spent to capture the image, there were several hours in post production processing and applying an artistic rendering of each image. The added colors are representative of the wavelengths of light emitted by each object. Not only does it add visual interest to the image, it is also a coding of sorts of the scientific data.<br />
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Artisan Colour then printed these images on a material called Duratrans. This is a photographic back lit film that is meant to be displayed with light shining behind the print in a light box. It is a perfect match for this type of imagery. It gives the viewer the impression as if they are really looking through the telescope themselves. Because we use an Oce LightJet 5000 to print these images, the true photographic process retains all of the small and fine detail that was so painstakenly captured.<br />
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Just like a shiny new bike under the Christmas tree we gave ourselves a present this year, and revamped our <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/">website</a>. The new look also features some of our newest services, like <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/360.php">360º photography</a> and our strategic partnership with iPad app - <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/catalogSpree.php">Catalog Spree</a>.Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-20766716537366743572011-12-02T11:39:00.001-07:002011-12-02T14:17:40.134-07:00Tips for using a photo scanning service<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Your Digital Life hands out some great advise on best practices for sending out images to be scanned. The type of <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/scanning.html">scanning</a> we do here at Artisan is a little different than the service bureau's they are describing. Since we focus on large format printing, and high resolution digital editing, most of our scans are smaller in volume of originals, but large in file resolution. That is why #2 resonates so well with us. There are some great recommendations for those who are unfamiliar with how to prepare their scanning order to drop off or ship to their lab.<br />
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1) If you have the same images on both prints and negatives, and
incremental cost does not blow your budget, choose to have the negatives
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information that can be captured and are likely less faded, if at all.
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of the work of organizing and preparing your collection yourself.
Understand the packing guidelines of the photo scanning service and
adhere to the suggestions. Keep schemes simple, and to the extent
possible, remove slides from trays, prints from albums, and keep
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boxes, when combined with plastic utility bags and packing material
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four separate shipments. While it’s extremely unlikely a single package
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Seattle area photographer, Rick Ferens (aka 5500 Degree Studio) will be migrating south for the <a href="http://www.888artfest.com/art-shows/arizona/artfest-of-scottsdale-2011">ArtFest of Scottsdale</a> going on this weekend. The weather may be cold in other parts of the country, but here in Arizona, this is art fair season. Perfect weather to get out and buy some beautiful photography.<br />
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You are invited to visit <strong>Rick Ferens</strong> and <strong>5500 Degree Studio</strong> in their photography booth at the ArtFest of Scottsdale<strong>, </strong><a href="http://www.888artfest.com/art-shows/arizona/artfest-of-scottsdale-2011"><strong></strong></a>one of Scottsdale's signature arts festivals. Stroll through the artist
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music and other events take place. Rain or shine, this showcase is not
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They are still in the process of perfecting it. So, Jue has set up a site where he is collecting images to use as practice. You can submit your images <a href="http://www.juew.org/deblurFamousPhoto.html">here</a>.<br />
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Found [<a href="http://gizmodo.com/5853217/these-pictures-show-how-amazing-photoshops-deblurring-tool-can-be/gallery/1">Via</a>]Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-48451957375798880602011-09-07T09:51:00.000-07:002011-09-07T09:51:39.288-07:00Artisan Colour Opens Pennsylvania Office<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/">Artisan Colour, Inc</a>. announces the opening of an East Coast office in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. <br />
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Artisan Colour was founded in April 1998 with a mission to provide our color separation clients with industry-leading quality pre-press services. Our state of the art production facility in Scottsdale, Arizona has been expanded twice in the last 10 years to include a Digital Photographic Studio and Large Format Display Graphic Division. Now, with the addition of an East Coast office our expert staff is poised to fulfill clients needs nationwide.<br />
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The East Coast office will be managed by Fred Chaboya, who has over twenty-five years of experience in the pre-press industry. Artisan's East Coast office will better connect clients with the Scottsdale, Arizona based company. "We are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our East Coast clients, and the opening of our new office confirms that commitment. Our goal at Artisan Colour has always been about providing customized solutions for discerning brands. With the addition of our<i><b> </b></i>East Coast office we will provide a strong touch-point between our clients to our production team in Scottsdale."<br />
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For more information, contact:<br />
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Fred Chaboya<br />
Artisan Colour, Inc.<br />
1271 Fawnwood Drive<br />
Lancaster, PA 17601<br />
480-861-2813<br />
<a href="mailto:Fred@artisancolour.com">Fred@artisancolour.com</a>Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-36013927372234125602011-08-18T09:57:00.000-07:002011-08-18T09:57:23.824-07:00Gary Burden's Exhibit at Joshua Tree National Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OlFoc4UxKS8/Tk09hwVVyRI/AAAAAAAABaM/RK5Rv3lXAhA/s1600/EaglesBurden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OlFoc4UxKS8/Tk09hwVVyRI/AAAAAAAABaM/RK5Rv3lXAhA/s320/EaglesBurden.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Joshua Tree National Park has been the backdrop for many album covers over the years. Think past U2's 1987 release. Joshua Tree was also the setting for the self titled first release of the <i><b>Eagles</b></i>. which was shot at the cholla gardens on the eastern edge of the park. The orchestrators behind that iconic Eagles cover were artist Gary Burden and photographer Henry Diltz -- the men widely credited with inventing the concept of album cover art. Gary was the go-to album designer for rock artists in the 1970s, and collaborated with Henry for many of his projects. A collection of Burden's album cover art debuted at the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center on August 10th as part of the park's <a href="http://www.jtnp75.org/">75th Birthday Celebration</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The exhibit features images of the music groups <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">America</span></span> and the <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eagles</span></span> taken during the early 1970s in the park. The exhibit features more than 30 prints, curated by Gary Burden in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park and the printing help of Artisan Colour. Some of the prints, like the Eagles album cover, were printed on at a grand 4'x4' size.<br />
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Here are some of Gary's thoughts on why the park is so special and remains a source of inspiration to him. <br />
<blockquote><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mkcGc6R2wRg/Tk09hV0fIRI/AAAAAAAABaI/OapRh2ke-Sc/s1600/BurdenExhibit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mkcGc6R2wRg/Tk09hV0fIRI/AAAAAAAABaI/OapRh2ke-Sc/s320/BurdenExhibit.jpg" width="320" /></a>I loved going into nature and found the desert to be a place of refuge. A place of great power and mystery. A place where there is, in fact, an abundance of life and beauty. A safe place. A place where you are tested and when you pass the test and survive you can rejoice and feel truly alive. <br />
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Later I brought other people here to Joshua Tree and shared what I knew and felt. The right ones got it and cherished it. They came back on their own to enjoy what the desert offers, again and again. <br />
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We are very fortunate to live in an area that has and protects our desert and makes it available to everyone. There is much to learn. Much beauty. Great peace and tranquility that will always improve our lot here on earth. Thanks to the keepers of the special wild places, our National Park Service.</blockquote>The exhibit is free to the public, and will be on display for the rest of 2011. The visitor center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
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It was a pleasure to work with Gary Burden and 75th Anniversary Coordinator and Park Ranger "Extraordinaire", George Land. Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-72046898855126930162011-08-04T13:17:00.000-07:002011-08-04T13:17:33.219-07:00Make a statement with wall decals<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bJQgGB5EvYE/Tjroly4CSvI/AAAAAAAABZ0/wF6p3ySGJxs/s1600/headboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bJQgGB5EvYE/Tjroly4CSvI/AAAAAAAABZ0/wF6p3ySGJxs/s200/headboard.jpg" width="160" /></a>Wall decals made out of self adhesive vinyl are an easy way to make a big graphic statement with minimal cost and impact to your wall's integrity. Unlike traditional wall art where you would need to drill holes in your wall to install, this look does not require power tools. If you ever want to redecorate, they can easily be removed with out damage to your wall.<br />
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The folks at <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/wall-art/peel-stick-decals/?sssdmh=dm17.540896&esrc=nwdiy080311&email=3266572085#page=1">Better Homes and Gardens</a> put together some great ways to use wall decals in your home decor. If you know how to work in Illustrator, creating your own design to cut out with our <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/digital-routing.html">digital router</a> is a snap. For example, say you would love to have an antique wrought iron headboard, but don't want to shell out the bucks - create one out of black vinyl.<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xqYg0tqoRlk/TjromL2VA6I/AAAAAAAABZ4/eQE4c8MfAtY/s1600/tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xqYg0tqoRlk/TjromL2VA6I/AAAAAAAABZ4/eQE4c8MfAtY/s320/tree.jpg" width="228" /></a>Or bring the outside in with this tree design. This design can make a great family tree. You can add photographs of family members, like they have here, or just their names to continue the simple graphic line look. You could add to it through out the years with new additions to the family. This would also look great in a nursery where you could add elements that match the theme of the room, like animals or a tire swing hanging from the branches.<br />
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Before you tackle this home project be sure you are ready for installation. Clean your walls, and if you have recently painted make sure you allow your paint to dry 72 hours before applying the vinyl.<br />
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</div><div class="" id="">Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced the immediate availability of Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 9* Editor in the Mac App Store, providing Mac users with powerful yet easy-to-use photo-editing tools for creating extraordinary photos. Based on the industry-standard Adobe Photoshop software, Photoshop Elements 9 Editor helps users take their photos from ordinary to phenomenal in seconds. </div><div class="" id=""><br />
</div><div class="" id="">"The powerful capabilities in Photoshop Elements 9 Editor complement iPhoto perfectly, for users who want to take their photos to the next level with advanced compositing and stunning effects," said Winston Hendrickson, vice president of Digital Imaging Products, Adobe. "Photoshop helped pioneer creativity on the Mac, so it's appropriate that this special edition of Photoshop Elements is Adobe's entry into the Mac App Store." </div></blockquote>Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-7048982361164471132011-06-23T14:49:00.000-07:002011-06-23T14:49:46.806-07:00Adobe CS5 Printing GuideA common question asked by customers prepping their files for printing in our Display Graphics division, is "Should I send you the files in RGB or CMYK?". When we respond RGB, many people are confused since several of our machines print with CMYK inks. The answer to this question, along with best file practices and in-depth technical information for all of Adobe's CS5 Creative Suite has been complied in this <a href="http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/products/creativesuite/design/pdfs/cs5-5-final-print-guide.pdf">reference guide</a>. To help both sides of the counter speak the same language, and ensure the file printed is exactly how it was intended to look.<br />
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Thanks, <a href="http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2011/06/cs5cs5-5-printing-guide-now-available.html">John</a> for posting!<br />
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<blockquote>If you are printing to an inkjet printer or other RGB-based device, you will likely achieve the best results by printing from an RGB image. Despite the fact that these devices use inks named cyan, magenta, yellow and black (often with additional colors such as orange, green, light cyan, light magenta, etc.), they are set up to maximize the wider gamut available in RGB images by converting incoming RGB information to appropriate values for the color gamut of the printing device. The colorants in inkjet inks actually allow a wider range of colors than offset inks: Printing from an image in the smaller CMYK color space limits the output. For detailed guidance, consult the user guide and online resources available from the manufacturer of the device.</blockquote>Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-5789114721844935412011-06-15T11:40:00.000-07:002011-06-15T11:40:46.631-07:00Photoshop tutorial - Color modes & Bit depthThis Photoshop tutorial explains some of the basics what we work with here at Artisan every day - color. The video covers the principals behind RGB and CMYK color modes and bit map depth. Some great tips for newbies or refresher course for pros.<br />
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The web based upload and ordering system is interactive. There is automatic visual representation of how well your file will print at the desired size, what sizes work best for that file, and if it cropping will be necessary for the finished print size. If any of the sizes on the drop down list do not work, there is a tool to designate and order custom sizes.<br />
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Helping people preserve events and memories through printing is a passion of ours. It is now easier than ever to create and produce high quality wall art that will be cherished for years to come.Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-31642852506566992662011-05-18T08:47:00.000-07:002011-05-18T08:47:09.175-07:00Blank wall solutions<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5RSuf9PLpVI/TdGDlpE9yOI/AAAAAAAABY8/zRHEozHxo6I/s1600/BigCanvas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5RSuf9PLpVI/TdGDlpE9yOI/AAAAAAAABY8/zRHEozHxo6I/s200/BigCanvas.jpg" width="198" /></a>Some simple ideas for how to dress up your blank walls. <br />
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A great solution for an entire wall is use one single piece of art. This look can also help make a smaller room actually appear bigger. The image seen here is a simple monotone graphic on a single <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/giclee.html">gallery wrapped canvas</a> hung to cover most of the wall from floor to ceiling.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xjS4FaWfYN8/TdGDwUAsSRI/AAAAAAAABZA/bfjwHRjSDr8/s1600/LettersHeadboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xjS4FaWfYN8/TdGDwUAsSRI/AAAAAAAABZA/bfjwHRjSDr8/s200/LettersHeadboard.jpg" width="179" /></a>A fun way to add interest to a wall is by using typography and do different size letters as an arrangement. This can look great as a grouping behind a couch or even as a headboard for your bed. You can spell out a word, or just choose different sizes and colors. Our<a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/digital-routing.html"> digital router</a> can cut shapes out of many materials with various depths for a layered effect. You can use the color of the raw material or paint them to complement your room. If you set up your own files, you can even pick out specific font styles that fit your taste.<br />
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Like the look of <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/wallpaper.html">wallpaper</a>, but don't want to commit to a pasting it to the wall? Try displaying a couple of strip as you would a banner. Anchor the top and bottom to small rods and use ribbon to hang in place. A less permanent solution that can be easily changed without the hassle of stripping. This look can also be done using fabric.<br />
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Our digital printing and routing allows flexibility to be able to produce one offs and not be committed to a large run. Creating a signature design that is unique to your home.<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;">Award winning photographer Christine Taft of <a href="http://www.theperceptivelens.com/">The Perceptive Lens</a> will be hosting a one woman show and reception this Saturday, April 30th at <a href="http://www.studioadt.com/">Studio ADT</a> for a special Mother's Day event. The reception will be held from 2 - 5 pm. Christine will be showcasing her new coffee table photography book as well as her framed photographs. Her work will be on display at Studio ADT until June 18th.</span><br />
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<blockquote>Introducing her <strong>newly released photography book</strong> and showcasing many of her <strong>award winning</strong> and <strong>landscape photographs.</strong><br />
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Please bring your mother and friends to join us in an afternoon of <strong>celebration</strong> with light <strong>refreshments</strong><strong> & networking</strong>.<br />
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Location: <strong>Studio ADT</strong><br />
1775 West University Dr., Suite 122<br />
Tempe, AZ 85281<br />
<strong></strong></blockquote>Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-2389834024030366472011-04-20T13:56:00.001-07:002011-06-08T15:47:09.277-07:00Catalog Spree offers a new way to shop through iPad<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aRCFL3nEdXI/Ta8vLeA5JiI/AAAAAAAABYk/Qpw9DdZ59K4/s1600/catalogspree_homepage-275x204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aRCFL3nEdXI/Ta8vLeA5JiI/AAAAAAAABYk/Qpw9DdZ59K4/s1600/catalogspree_homepage-275x204.jpg" /></a>Padopolis has developed a iPad app called <a href="http://catalogspree.com/">Catalog Spree</a>. The free download offers consumers a brand new way to shop multiple catalogs in one source, much like you would when visiting a brick and mortor mall. The app lets you view product information and order direct from each company's website. Making the shopping experience smooth and seamless.<br />
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Artisan Colour has formed a strategic partnership and business relationship with Padopolis. We are very excited to bring catalog clients new opportunities in mobile commerce.<br />
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Instead of clogging up your mail and piling up uncontrollably on your coffee table, <a href="http://catalogspree.com/">Padopolis</a> wants to deliver the same content you’d find in a catalog in electronic form–starting with an iPad application. <br />
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Catalog Spree, which launched yesterday on the iPad, aggregates a number of catalogs in one place, similarly to a mall, where consumers can go to find multiple stores.<br />
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So far, the app includes catalogs from Dwell Studio, Serena & Lily, Tea Collection, Nordstrom, Filson and Artful Home. More will be added regularly. <br />
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On the surface, the application may sound like a bunch of pretty pictures, but Padopolis’ co-founder and CEO Joaquín Ruiz makes a big case for the idea, which investors were willing to bet on. <br />
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After 10 months of boot-strapping, the Menlo Park, Calif.-based company has raised $1.3 million in seed funding from El Dorado Ventures, Blackberry Partners Fund and Andrew Jenks, an angel investor. The company, which officially launched in November, didn’t know it was on to something until Christmas. </blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cEMGODmkQ8s/Ta8vaoY31LI/AAAAAAAABYo/WFcjmnWy_YY/s1600/Catalog-Spree_Filson-Screen-Shot-275x250.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cEMGODmkQ8s/Ta8vaoY31LI/AAAAAAAABYo/WFcjmnWy_YY/s1600/Catalog-Spree_Filson-Screen-Shot-275x250.png" /></a></div><blockquote> Ruiz said they started having discussions with retailers, who reported that anywhere from 2 percent to 10 percent of holiday purchases occurred on the device in the months leading up to Christmas. That’s up from zero the year before since the iPad didn’t exist. </blockquote><blockquote><br />
Ruiz said the catalog industry makes a great target because unlike other print publications, such as newspapers and magazines, it’s on the rise. <br />
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Roughly 20 billion catalogs were mailed last year in the U.S., jumping from 18 billion two years ago. Those catalogs translate to more than $100 billion in annual revenues, he said, representing the single-largest revenue generator for retailers. <br />
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But despite their effectiveness, there’s two downsides: distribution costs–including paper and postage–and, of course, consumers who don’t want the clutter (Ruiz swears 65 percent of people who discontinue catalogs still want to shop from that store, they just don’t want the paper). <br />
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That’s where the iPad can make the difference on both sides of the equation. <br />
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“There are three ways to interact with the customer: brick and mortar, there’s the Internet and there’s the catalog,” he said. “An Internet-only shopper spends an average of $120 a year. If you buy in the store, you spend an average of $180. If you’re a catalog shopper, your average spend is $240. But if you shop on all three, it’s more than $1,000. There’s a fourth channel. Mobile is going to become a significant part of that fourth channel.” <br />
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When you first enter the app, you are greeted by “Sally Spree,” a cartoon-ish blond-haired woman in high heels with a big smile who is galloping across the screen, carrying four shopping bags. The image portrays how fun and easy the shopping experience can be (instead of fighting crowds at the mall in any kind of shoes–much less pumps). <br />
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Once inside the app, there are miniature pictures of several catalogs, much like iBooks, where Apple sells the latest bestsellers from a digital bookshelf. <br />
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A user touches a catalog to enter, where they will see a nearly identical layout of the real catalog with pictures and descriptions. The difference, however, is its interactivity. Users can tap on an item to receive more information or to buy it. They can search to discover new catalogs and subscribe to feeds or be alerted to promotions. A favorite item can be posted to your Facebook feed. <br />
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On the back end, the catalog is linked into the retailer’s e-commerce site, so it’s intelligent enough to know if an item is in stock. Likewise, if a friend clicks on an item from your Facebook page, it won’t take you to a broken link or an iPad app, but to the company’s regular Internet site. <br />
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The application is free to consumers to download and to browse. Padopolis plans to take a percentage of revenue from each sale it helps generates on behalf of the retailer. <br />
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For now, the company seems to be ahead of the curve. <br />
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A search in the iPad store reveals a competitor called Catalogs.com that has products from Home Depot, Petco, Speigel and others, but it has only received two stars. Its biggest competition likely is the retailers themselves that have the resources to create their own standalone applications. As of launch, a search reveals that none of its partners have taken that route.</blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote>Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-78071203554589649172011-04-07T08:24:00.000-07:002011-04-07T08:24:49.239-07:00How to build a light box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LyiIblyeTDA/TZzmL3_9HCI/AAAAAAAABYg/S1NvhhUtqxY/s1600/light-box__large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LyiIblyeTDA/TZzmL3_9HCI/AAAAAAAABYg/S1NvhhUtqxY/s320/light-box__large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Light boxes are most commonly used in retail displays. With good reason, they catch your eye and make the image look fantastic when lit up from behind. This look doesn't have to be just for your local store. Why not build one for your home? You can use your own picture, and create some soft mood lighting to boot.<br />
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The people at ReadyMade show you how to easily build your own 2'x2' light box. Our suggestion is to use nails that are easy to remove so you can swap out the print whenever you would like. Using Duratrans backlit media and <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/directtoboard.html">printing direct to Plexiglas</a> would also work great for this project.<br />
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Perforated window film has a grid of tiny holes that are imperceptible when viewed from distances. This type of film is also commonly used in car wraps for back and side windows.<br />
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This project printed for <a href="http://thetakagroup.com/new/">The Taka Group </a>and their Banana Republic eye wear promotion to be displayed at optical stores windows. As seen from outside and inside our shop window.Artisan Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134505642219228938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428563116861389792.post-45581503618934393972011-03-18T08:39:00.000-07:002011-03-18T08:39:22.649-07:00DSLR Pinhole PhotographyThis could be a fun weekend project. This video from the Matt Richardson at MAKE shows you how to go 'old school' with all the benefits of new technology, and convert your DSLR in to a pinhole camera. Besides not needing to spend hours in the darkroom trying to figure out your exposure, there are some amazing options that you could never do with a traditional oatmeal box pinhole camera; effects like creating multi-exposure HDR images and shooting pinhole video. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ig8cMKlnEtY/TW8Zp3Yy6KI/AAAAAAAABXk/KsdYC-mc50M/s1600/panels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ig8cMKlnEtY/TW8Zp3Yy6KI/AAAAAAAABXk/KsdYC-mc50M/s1600/panels.jpg" /></a>The most common form of multi-paneled displays are triptychs - three panels that are hung in succession. Using one image broken up in to three pieces creates a unique effect. This look works well with pieces that are free floating and not matted and framed. The images being flush to the edge help unify the panels as one installation and your eye will fill in the negative space between each panel. <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/giclee.html">Canvas gallery wraps</a>, <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/directtoboard.html">direct to board</a>, and <a href="http://www.artisancolour.com/mountinglamination.html">flush mounted prints</a> work well for this type of presentation. The image seen here is designed to emulate the view out of a rocket ship window for a space themed kid's bedroom.<br />
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Of course, there is no rule that says there should always be three panels. A row of five images or square grid of four or <a href="http://mightyimaging.blogspot.com/2008/07/using-power-of-9-to-create-wall-art.html">even nine</a> can make a dramatic impression. <br />
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