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Through this blog it is my hope to offer news bits about current graphic design challenges (my own and others) as well as fine art news. To continue with the theme of my book, “Graphic Design Exposed,” this blog will expose the development of graphic design and fine art projects. From time to time I will invite guests to blog here in order to keep the news and views fresh and informative.
Standing while working
After a back injury in 2008 and surgery that worsened my situation, I began to search for ways to remain productive in my studio without compromising my back. A therapist friend visited my studio and assisted me in adjusting all the components in my workplace for...
The One-Pager
A favorite design challenge of mine is the one-pager. It is an opportunity to define what a business or organization is all about in a restricted space. A well laid out, uncluttered approach is always best. Large photos, headers and areas of white space assist the...
Logo Design for RedSteel Properties
RedSteel is a newly formed property management company located in Florida. The company’s principals are of Swiss heritage and wanted to include elements of the Swiss flag into the logo. RedSteel requested a strong but friendly looking symbol and an over-all design...
“Graphic Design Exposed” goes on the road
Yesterday I had an opportunity to present a large portion of the contents of my new book, "Graphic Design Exposed" to participants in the Nonprofits First 2012 Sustainability and Social Enterprise Institute. I enjoyed sharing my knowledge of design with such an...
ODDITY of the ARTIST group exhibit
I am participating in an invitational group show that opens on June 15. Please attend the openig reception. I have two pieces in the show that illustrate my fetish for a favorite old dish towel. June 15th – June 30th, 2012 Opening Reception Friday, June 15th, 6pm to...
Light, Space, Time Figurative Exhibition
Two of my works are being featured in the Light, Space, time online Gallery Figurative Exhibition and Received Special Recognition. http://www.lightspacetime.com/figurative-art-exhibition-june-2012/
Logo Design for Madre Verde
Madre Verde’s founder, Elizabeth Ortman wished to have a logo that encompassed her deep spiritualism, love of nature and of yoga. Elizabeth told me that she envisioned a mother cradling the earth. Sharing Elizabeth’s spirituality, and love for nature and yoga, I leapt...
Baskets made from plastic supermarket bags
This is a new craft I learned during my recent trip to Israel, where the shops all use colorful thin plastic bags. Bad for the environment great for making plarn projects. I think these can be considered 100% post consumer content.
Yaffo Contrast
Recently completed painting, "Yaffo Contrast," shows my love of naturally craggy, rough, old surfaces with shiny new ones. The acrylic on canvas painting is 36" x 24" and is available for $950. Blank notecards with this image are available in a package of 6 for $10.
CAREN HACKMAN ART STUDIO SHOW & SALE
Please visit my studio/home Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26, 2011, 1:00 - 4:00 PM 4305 Hickory Drive Palm Beach Gardens 561-622-4884 www.carenhackman.com Browse through a large selection of Caren’s original watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings as well as...
Brochure for Grier Summer
Grier Summer (http://www.bestcamp.org/) needed a new brochure for the camp program. The brochure was designed as a quick overview of all the Grier Summer offerings. It has the ability to function as a stand-alone piece or as a carrier for a CD that describes the camp...
Scanning all My Slide Images
During 2010 I scanned in all of my old slides so that I could create an entirely digital archive of my fine artwork. Since late 2010 I have had 3,000 slides sitting in a closet in two large paper bags. I've come up with many creative ideas (room divider screens,...