by Caren Hackman | Jan 23, 2013 | Blog, Design
Happy new year. To start off 2013 , I’d like to offer simple tips to assist in the reading of all visual communications material. This first column will discuss color and contrast. Black backgrounds can be stunningly beautiful, classy and striking. However they...
by Caren Hackman | Dec 14, 2012 | Blog, Design, Fine Art
As a freelance graphic designer I value clients who understand the importance of white space as a design element. Filling all the available space in a print or web layout hinders communication. White space, also called negative space, is a key design element used in...
by Caren Hackman | Nov 26, 2012 | Blog
I mentioned last week that a digital (PDF) version of the book is available on the “Book” of this website page as well for $2.99. So why, you ask, am I promoting a digital version myself and not working with Kindle Direct Publishing or SmashWords? Good...
by Caren Hackman | Nov 19, 2012 | Blog, Design
I’m very excited that the softcover version of my new book, Graphic Design Exposed, is now available through Amazon’s CreateSpace . The book features practical graphic design advice. It was written for everyone who uses any form of written communication....
by Caren Hackman | Nov 6, 2012 | Blog, Fine Art
Most of the time that I have been a painter I’ve worked with watercolors. I lived and breathed watercolors. I taught watercolor workshops and demonstrated at galleries and museums. I even wrote my own little “How-To” book. When I had a painting on...
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