Here at Artisan, color is king. Learn all about our different color printers and how color appears on different papers and printing substrates. Whether you are printing fine art or marketing materials, knowing about color management, color models, color theory, and color psychology will help you to create the desired effect with your prints. Get inspired by Pantone and Sherwin Williams Colors of the Year and get tips for using color in your interior design projects.
In childhood Neil Harbisson was diagnosed with a condition called achromatopsia, which means he can only see the world in black and white. Despite this fact, Neil went on to pursue a fine art degree at the Institut Alexandre Satorras, where he was given permission to use only black, white and their intermediate shades in [...]
Having a calibrated monitor is essential when color correcting and editing digital images. The setting where the computer is located can be equally as important to ensure your eyes are perceiving that color correctly. You're favorite color may be red, but that is a bad choice for a wall color where you do your editing. [...]
There are many products on the market inspired by Pantone's color matching system. These items would make a color perfect addition to your home, as a fashion accessory, or gift for any designer or color fanatic. Some are produced by Pantone themselves, like these birch veneer stools. The first twenty orders of their limited edition [...]
It's amazing when you start thinking about a subject how many things seem to pop up. I've run across a couple of blog articles posted this week that focus on color theory in design, and wanted to share them. Smashing Magazine today posted the first in a 3 part series entitled 'Color Theory for Designers'. [...]
Undoubtedly, you have seen Apple's commercials promoting the many applications (apps) you can buy to do a variety of things on the iPhone. What you may not know, is that apps are not just for nifty games and sending digital postcards to your family and friends. There are many apps that can be used to [...]
We are very excited to announce the expansion of our services with the acquisition of a new Océ Arizona GT350 UV curable flatbed printer, and our merger with Artisan Colour to form their new Display Graphics Division. Our website and current phone number (602.977.1234) will remain active during and after the transition. Please come by [...]
ArtandCulture website has a wealth of information not only about photography, but anything pertaining to art and culture. From graphic design, literature, film, music to performing arts it is here. There are interactive essays and endless articles and on the history and movements of each genre as well as new and evolving artists. I could [...]
Need a color scheme? Want to find the right matte color, or a set of colors for your new web site? Adobe has your back. And, uh, your colors too. This is new from Adobe and is very Kule... or cool. Take a look and play around with this great tool, free for now, and [...]
You can use these ideas not only for the upcoming holiday season, but also they will work great to keep any space fresh and current. A bounty of harvest-season accents: The tulip centerpiece and red- and white-checkered tablecloth look out of place. There's a chill in the night air, and your summertime embellishments will soon [...]
I think we all know by now that color can effect your mood. Which can also effect your buying decisions. The people at Color Matters have accumulated massive amounts of data concerning how we perceive color and its impact on our daily lives. Take advantage of their research to help you improve the power of [...]
