Art, Party Furniture at Color Ink (in Sussex, WI)

For 30 years, Jim Meissner has operated Color Ink in Sussex, WI, as a successful large commercial printing operation, while at the same time refining his skills as an artist.

Meissner's professional career and hobby were fused together last week when the Plan Commission heard a proposal that would provide retail space for Color Ink's latest and most unique product, as well as Meissner's art work.

"There is some of Jim's work on display at Color Ink,"said Ben La Forest, vice president of finance for Color Ink. "But, we thought we ought to give the community a better opportunity to enjoy it.