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Color Theory Diagram

Dru — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:07:06 +0000

Thought I would share this little ditty. Always was an Ansel Adam’s Zone Theory, and primarily a Black & White system for talking about lightness and darkness in an image. So color for me has always been a bit of mystery. A mystery that always seems to show it’s face when I see how others seem to experience color. Understanding basic theory of how color’s relate is important to me right now, and a fascinating process too. Found this chart, and thought it was informative, as well as a pretty simple design that goes a bit deeper into the relationships.

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Hugo Graphic Design Contest

Dru — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:21:50 +0000

Entry deadline is 11:59 PM, PST – June 30, 2009.

Hugo Boss is asking for submissions from design fans, professionals, and students for concept ideas for its Hugo Create contest. Hugo Boss specializes in fragrance products for men and women.

The competition selects 10 winners from each contest round. One winner from the group will have their artwork published in the international urban magazine, i-D. All winners receive a $500 cash award. Other winning designs will be painted on New York building walls during the month of September.

The Hugo Create contest wants advertising poster designs that feature the HUGO Man bottle. The contest theme is “Summer Time.” Examples for this theme are favorite holiday moments, travel locations, or outdoor activities.

All visuals must be submitted electronically as RGB or JPEG files no larger than 500kb. Illustration, photography, painting, or any other medium applicable for visual design is acceptable.

The final format used to publish visuals on the Hugo Boss website is 672 pixels wide by 960 pixels high. Submissions can be in portrait or landscape orientation. If your entry is selected as a winner and is in landscape mode, you will need to turn in a version that is in portrait format.

Entries are judged on the most daring, expressive, and clever designs. Judges will be taking into consideration the uniqueness, quality, wit, and product relevance of submissions.

The deadline for this contest round is June 30, 2009. For the official contest rules, click here. For more information, the official entry form, and other contest materials, go to the official website by clicking here.

The 2008 Saint Louis Art Fair

Dru — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:38:21 +0000

September 5-7 – Clayton, MO – The Art Fair has been consistently recognized as one of the top five outdoor arts festivals in America by prestigious independent industry publications and was ranked the Number One Fine Art Show in the Country in 2006 by the Harris List, the Number Two Fine Art & Design Show in the country in 2005 by Sunshine Artist 200 best

Their Mission: to create access to a broad array of visual and performing art experiences, to nurture the development and understanding of diverse art forms and cultures and to encourage the expanding depth and breadth of cultural life in the Saint Louis area. Through exhibition, sale, performance and education, we collaborate with and serve the community.

This festival is a free event that is a result of the vision and commitment of our dedicated volunteer team leaders, generous corporate sponsors, committed Board of Directors and the City of Clayton. We hope that your visit with us is enjoyable and enriching this year, and many more years to come.

Check it out and get more information by viewing their site.