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Jennifer Foy

Jennifer Foy has over 12 years of experience using Adobe Photoshop. She has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications from the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. Her years of teaching experience include numerous software and design classes in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Freehand and InDesign for Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia; and Louisville, Kentucky. Jennifer is currently working as the Creative Director and Universal Woods with the Unisub and Chromaluxe brands. Jennifer can be reached by email at jenniferf@unisub.com.

Education

Jennifer Foy September 3, 2020

Creating a Buffalo Check Pattern for Dye-Sublimation Products

Throughout the past holiday season, there were a lot of red-and-black buffalo check pattern items, ranging from blankets to shirts,…
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Jennifer Foy March 5, 2020

How can a decorator ensure vibrant colors with sublimation?

Make sure you use inks and paper that are specifically for sublimation. It sounds silly, but I encounter numerous problems…
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Tips

Jennifer Foy February 10, 2020

Adjusting the Color of a Design for the Final Product

Managing your screen colors by calibrating your monitor and keeping your equipment clean is important in the production of any…
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Tips

Jennifer Foy January 24, 2020

Ways to Start Networking in the Wedding Industry

Start locally to connect with retailers who serve the wedding market already. This can include photographers, event spaces, caterers, bridal…
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Jennifer Foy January 17, 2020

What should be noted about color relationships for design?

The basic form of color relationships is the contrast of value. Colors that are on the same hue value level…
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Tips

Jennifer Foy December 16, 2019

Promote Mini-Trends in Your Business

There are numerous ways to use mini-trends to get your business top of mind: promote on social media, or add a small…
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Jennifer Foy December 6, 2019

What are some products to consider for the holiday season?

Personalized tile boxes ChromaLuxe photo panels with kickstands Serving trays Puzzles Coasters Picture frames Ornaments Magnets Interior wall décor/Signs of…
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Jennifer Foy November 7, 2019

Photoshop Tips: Go Bold

Love the font you are using within the design of a project but need it to be bolder? Add some…
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Jennifer Foy October 31, 2019

What should decorators know about printing images onto wood?

For prints on maple wood panels, images that have a lot of gold or yellow will lose that coloring, as…
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Jennifer Foy October 23, 2019

How does adding tint affect the value of a color?

Tint is the addition of white to a pure color. When adding white to most hues, it will often not…
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Jennifer Foy October 14, 2019

Working with Photoshop: Layers

When in Photoshop, always keep the artwork on its own layer, separate from the background image or main photo. This…
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Tips

Jennifer Foy October 7, 2019

Adorn Your Customer’s Image with Overlays

Overlays can range from accent elements to word arrangements with a seasonal saying (as seen in the image), a border…
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Jennifer Foy September 25, 2019

What are tertiary colors?

After primary and secondary colors, the third set of colors is called tertiary. These are a mixture of secondary colors…
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Jennifer Foy September 17, 2019

How can images be used to keep branding consistent?

Brand images or photos can visually set the tone for your business. Whether they are tinted yellow and square for…
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Tips

Jennifer Foy September 9, 2019

Appeal to Memorial Clients Using Sample Kits

Consider these guidelines when creating a sample kit. Create a prototype. Use simple backgrounds and professional-looking fonts. Use patterns and…
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Tips

Jennifer Foy August 13, 2019

Attract Memorial Clients with Samples

It is important to show samples to get new business. Make plenty and plan to leave a few with the…
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