Richard C. Farrell, President of Art Studio 500, has melded his life long passion for artistic expression, depth of creative and design talents, with the amazing capabilities of digital production into a unique business that integrates his knowledge, education and over 30 years of experience in advertising, marketing, graphic design, digital printing, large format printing and fine arts into creative solutions geared to help businesses realize success.
Utilizing extensive artistic and digital design abilities he has been providing creative solutions to the challenging demands of the advertising world. Rich has produced award-winning graphic designs, logos, brand identity, packaging design, point-of-purchase, display, print and sign graphics, dynamic graphic illustration, digital imagery, photography, photo retouching and restoration, for a host of notable clients such Glaxo, Burroughs Wellcome, Nortel, IBM, Firetrol, ARO (Army Research Office), Bayer, Adams Concrete Products, Hardees Food Systems, Golden Corral, Waterfront Lifestyles Properties, Arts Council of Carteret County, United Arts Council, and many other small to midsize busineses.
Richard provides complete design and branding/identity services, a wide variety of full color digital printing capabilities including business cards and stationery, company brochures, annual reports, flyers, menus, rack cards, custom shaped labels, large format printing and laminating. Sign services include site signs, yard signs, banners, custom boat lettering, full truck, trailer, car or boat wraps, window graphics, murals, and custom display work.
Rich holds a BFA degree from California College of The Arts with double majors in Architectural/Environmental Design and Graphic Design. He has post graduate work in plastics technology and manufacturing. He is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and a 2008 graduate of Leadership Carteret. Rich is on the Board of Directors of the Arts Council of Carteret County as well as a member of the Strategic Planning and Advertising and Marketing committees. As an accomplished musician, he is on the Board of Directors and Vice President of the Coastal Jazz Society.