Jack Behlmer, the former owner of Creative Imaginations, filed suit on May 13th against Leslie Ohnstad, founder of LuminArte, alleging in nine wide-ranging causes of action that she committed fraud, misappropriated jointly-owned company assets, and violated the operating agreement governing the Splash of Color partnership.
Splash of Color debuted at CHA Winter 2013, and was founded of the melding of the remnants of Creative Imaginations and LuminArte. Creative Imaginations had long been an industry staple primarily for its licensed lines and for the work of designers like Marah Johnson and Samantha Walker. LuminArte was known for its various color mediums like Twinkling H20s. Under an agreement inked in April 2011, Behlmer purchased 50% of LuminArte from Ohnstad for $100,000, and then Splash of Color was formed by both Behlmer and Ohnstad contributing their 50% interest in LuminArte to the new company. Johnson, who is also Behlmer’s fiance, joined Splash of Color as Vice President and Brand Manager. Continue Reading →