Admittedly, this is one of my darker, more fragile mixes, but despite the description, it's mostly hopeful, weaving in a narrative of a kind of surrealistic dream state in which you might awake feeling a little closer to finding your answer, whatever [...]
To be honest, this mixtape had been sitting around since the first episode was published; the holidays felt like a perfect blur, and this mix felt more like summer than winter, causing me to reflect upon it longer than necessary.
In the spirit of mixtaping, especially for the inaugural episode, I figured it'd be a good idea to make this one out to my dear friend Liz who, through our many delightful interstate exchanges, unintentionally helped shape the idea of Colortones.
Some of us still habitually call them mixtapes in this new era. We were probably those kids who lived and breathed DIY cassette culture, carefully compiling moods and themes. Whatever the impetus, mixtapes are awfully personal statements.
Last year, Lomography released the first ever roll of pre-loaded red scale film. I thought I'd figure out what all the buzz was about. From bright sunny landscapes to intriguing portraiture to long-exposures, my expectations were surpassed.
Fellissimo is a Japanese brand that makes colored pencils and crayons, and offers consumers the ability to purchase a 500 colored pencils subscription that you receive over the course of 20 months.
Last fall, Tom Ford made his directorial debut with A Single Man. Every grainy scene is beyond gorgeous. Aside from the stunning mid-century modern fashion and production design (by the same team that designed Mad Men), Ford uses color as an instrume [...]
The first Pantone Guide in 1963 featured only 500 colors. Over the years, the range of colors has continued to expand. A rare look into the behind-the-scenes of the design world's color standard.
We've been working on a new PSA (Public Service Announcement) series that communicates important issues in a straightforward manner. The first print is targeted to children, encouraging them to read.
The first advertising book I’d ever read was Ogilvy on Advertising, and Mr. Ogilvy asserted in his overture that he most certainly hated rules even though he was sometimes attacked for imposing them. [...]
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