Author: Donna Rome

A Salute to Flag Day

As Flag Day is celebrated June 14, we remember how important the U.S. flag has been to many of our One Of A Kind recipients. And what a beautiful creation it is, offering a flowing, meaningful design element for Artist Lawrence Romorini to incorporate into his One Of A Kind 3-dimensional collages.

Congressman Jack Kemp’s 3-dimensional commemorative collage was the very first to include actual flags to symbolize his strong patriotism and service to his country. Over 25 years later, Jack Kemp’s tribute remains an all-time favorite for many who view samples of One Of A Kind artwork. (more…)

The Ultimate Executive Tribute for USA Today Founder Al Neuharth

The creation of Al Neuharth’s USA TODAY artwork was an unforgettable chapter in the One Of A Kind story. Lawrence Romorini’s very first corporate commission was for this titan of the newspaper industry, a visionary who had seen it all and had it all. It was the 5th anniversary of USA TODAY, and thanks to the vision of John Curley, Lawrence was commissioned to create a gift for Neuharth to commemorate the occasion. “Knock his socks off,” was the mandate to honor the USA TODAY Founder on the company’s anniversary.
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5 Reasons Every Company Anniversary Can Be The Big One!

Do you know your company’s founding date? Perhaps you don’t have a 50th or 100th anniversary on the horizon. But do the math—and any anniversary ending in a zero or five is an opportunity to maximize! Besides a good excuse to party, here are the reasons why:

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The Gift of Mothers: A Mother’s Day Salute

On Mother’s Day, we salute the amazing mothers and grandmothers who have profoundly shaped countless lives and the success of countless companies. Today we recall especially those mothers we’ve had the chance to celebrate in One Of A Kind art. Our personalized, custom-made 3-dimensional commemorative art is the perfect way to honor an outstanding mother, share her story, and create a piece that will become a lasting family legacy. (more…)

What Makes a Company Anniversary Memorable? The 5 P’s!

Your company’s anniversary is on the radar—but too far out to be concerned? Or it’s in 6 months? Suddenly you need to move ahead. Looking for anniversary ideas?

Whether for a corporate, hospital or association anniversary, there are “5 P’s” that can make your celebration a memorable success. After helping hundreds of companies, hospitals, and associations celebrate major milestones with One Of A Kind 3-dimensional commemorative art, we are always impressed by the same five best practices that maximize an anniversary’s success:

Plan   Promote   Party   Praise   Preserve

For free professional advice as you plan your anniversary, contact Donna Rome: 301.495.3361 x 102 or donna@oneofakindinc.com. Our personalized, custom-made art can help you achieve the 5 P’s by showcasing your history, leaders, mission and accomplishments in an extraordinary, meaningful way. We transform your photos and memorabilia into museum-quality art to communicate your corporate story at your celebration, in your lobby, and digitally on your website. Celebrate your past and present, and create a lasting legacy to be enjoyed for future generations!

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A Hospital Anniversary Idea – Connecting Past with Present, Inspiring Hope for the Future

©2009 One Of A Kind, Inc. Art Studio.  Created by Lawrence M. Romorini.  Size of the art: 41″ x 37″ x 5.5″

Art we have created over the past 25 years for hospital anniversaries continues to communicate mission, values, and expertise during the unprecedented health challenges of 2020-2021. We honor the frontline caregivers who write a new chapter in their hospital’s history, with their sacrifice and lifesaving skills. And we hope their hospital’s lobby art brings good memories and inspiration as they revisit their legacy.

As scientists study how our physical environment affects us, we are learning that the art in hospitals is more important than we ever imagined. There is now a large body of research behind the selection of evidence-based art. This method of choosing artwork aims to help hospital administrators make decisions that are scientific rather than purely aesthetic. Some visual elements, particularly artwork that includes natural themes and people, have shown to be beneficial to patient recovery and staff morale. Laura Landro explores this idea in an interesting article for the Wall Street Journal. The article looks at ways hospitals are using art to improve patient care and the healing process. (more…)

Ohio Is One Of A Kind!

O-H-I-O—an amazing state for singers (Dean Martin, Doris Day), sharpshooters (Annie Oakley), astronauts (John Glenn, Neil Armstrong), comedians (Jonathan Winters, Bob Hope, Fred Willard), entrepreneurs (Dave Thomas, Leslie Wexner) and One Of A Kind commissions! From Cincinnati to Cleveland and assorted points in between, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with over 30 distinguished Ohio companies, hospitals, and organizations since 1985. Their inspiring stories from The Heartland are as varied as their industries. (more…)

30th Anniversary of Oprah’s Artwork

December 1, 1990—we remember it well! Lawrence and I travelled to Chicago with Oprah Winfrey’s surprise Christmas gift from KingWorld Productions. Commissioned by Oprah’s longtime syndicator, this One Of A Kind 3-dimensional art commemorated Oprah’s life story.

The art was unveiled between the tapings of two shows, with KingWorld’s founders Michael and Roger King flying in from LA and New York for the presentation.

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Lincoln Electric-“The Welding Experts”-Unveils 125th Anniversary Art

Lincoln Electric’s 125th anniversary art contains over 200 miniaturized photos, publications, miniature products, 3D items and memorabilia to communicate Lincoln Electric’s heritage. Lincoln Electric’s CEO unveiled their lobby art in their Cleveland, Ohio headquarters at a virtual celebration, viewed on their internal website throughout the world. An interactive digital feature with descriptive key on their website share their story globally, with all 59 manufacturing locations gaining access. Explore the interactive and click on any item for an identification of the image.

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Thank You, Kenny Rogers

Remembering Kenny Rogers on his passing. Lawrence and I are grateful for his music and ever grateful for the opportunity to have commemorated his story with a 50th birthday collage. We spoke to 60 of Kenny’s family and friends to get photos and ideas for the art. And what an amazing journey. From on-site research at his farm in Athens, Georgia to Los Angeles for a spectacular birthday party—with Dolly Parton performing—and the surprise presentation.

Kenny Rogers was also One-Of-A-Kind. The songs live on. RIP.

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