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WORD IS SPREADING
7/26/2009
Sure the timing could have been better. Establishing a business in a new location with largely new clientele during a major recession isn't textbook business advice. The move to the Big Island was about much more than finding the ideal moment in time, though. It was about finding the right place to live and work, and a greener, saner, more rewarding way of life.
Word is getting out as the "coconut wireless" is really proving the adage that Hawaii is a word of mouth community that values personal referrals above all else. Many great new clients have recently discovered us. To top it off, we are also this month's featured business on a fabulous new website about the Big Island, Really Hawaiian. Mahalo nui to all those that have helped spread the word that Colorwave Imaging is the Big Island's new home for giclee and museum quality photo printing, art reproduction, and quality digital design.
Aloha,
Ron
Sure the timing could have been better. Establishing a business in a new location with largely new clientele during a major recession isn't textbook business advice. The move to the Big Island was about much more than finding the ideal moment in time, though. It was about finding the right place to live and work, and a greener, saner, more rewarding way of life.
Word is getting out as the "coconut wireless" is really proving the adage that Hawaii is a word of mouth community that values personal referrals above all else. Many great new clients have recently discovered us. To top it off, we are also this month's featured business on a fabulous new website about the Big Island, Really Hawaiian. Mahalo nui to all those that have helped spread the word that Colorwave Imaging is the Big Island's new home for giclee and museum quality photo printing, art reproduction, and quality digital design.
Aloha,
Ron
NEW PAPER ADDED: HAHNEMUHLE SUGAR CANE
6/3/09
We've been using Hahnemuhle's Bamboo paper for some time now, made from 90% bamboo fiber and 10% recycled cotton, and it has proven very popular as a lightly textured matte paper. We are now featuring another environmentally conscious paper, Hahnemuhle Sugar Cane, made from 75% bagasse, a byproduct of sugar cane processing, and 25% recycled cotton. It has a more textured matte surface, reminiscent of traditional watercolor or pastel papers, with a slightly warm base. It prints beautifully, with excellent color saturation and rich blacks.
These papers might have value on their ecological merit alone, but the fact that people would choose them without knowing what they are made from makes them even more special. They are made as responsibly as any fine art paper, yet you won't give up anything in performance or print quality. Both are also extremely archival, are scuff resistant, and do not incorporate any optical brightening agents that will fade, leaving the paper yellower over time.
We are excited to now offer these two unique papers, and would love to show you print samples to let you see for yourself how beautiful they are. Please call or email to arrange an appointment or have a sample sent to you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Aloha,
Ron
We've been using Hahnemuhle's Bamboo paper for some time now, made from 90% bamboo fiber and 10% recycled cotton, and it has proven very popular as a lightly textured matte paper. We are now featuring another environmentally conscious paper, Hahnemuhle Sugar Cane, made from 75% bagasse, a byproduct of sugar cane processing, and 25% recycled cotton. It has a more textured matte surface, reminiscent of traditional watercolor or pastel papers, with a slightly warm base. It prints beautifully, with excellent color saturation and rich blacks.
These papers might have value on their ecological merit alone, but the fact that people would choose them without knowing what they are made from makes them even more special. They are made as responsibly as any fine art paper, yet you won't give up anything in performance or print quality. Both are also extremely archival, are scuff resistant, and do not incorporate any optical brightening agents that will fade, leaving the paper yellower over time.
We are excited to now offer these two unique papers, and would love to show you print samples to let you see for yourself how beautiful they are. Please call or email to arrange an appointment or have a sample sent to you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Aloha,
Ron
ALL SYSTEMS GO
3/4/2009
After several years of preparation and planning, and several weeks of settling in and building out, our new Kona studio is finally a done deal. Everything, including us, is finally in it's rightful place, and we are making new friends and doing our best to spread the word that the Big Island has a new resource for fine art printing. The initial response to our first postcard mailing has been very encouraging. We have begun printing and photographing original art in the new digs, and it feels great. Please feel free to contact us for a peek. We would be delighted to show off our place, our technology, and our many samples of work. Don't be a stranger!
Aloha,
Ron
After several years of preparation and planning, and several weeks of settling in and building out, our new Kona studio is finally a done deal. Everything, including us, is finally in it's rightful place, and we are making new friends and doing our best to spread the word that the Big Island has a new resource for fine art printing. The initial response to our first postcard mailing has been very encouraging. We have begun printing and photographing original art in the new digs, and it feels great. Please feel free to contact us for a peek. We would be delighted to show off our place, our technology, and our many samples of work. Don't be a stranger!
Aloha,
Ron