ABOUT US

Artistic Systems provides complete Design, Sales, Installation, Instruction and Service for Home theaters, multi-room audio, home automation, lighting control, phone systems, security systems, networks and complete home Prewiring. Our company coordinates with Builders, Architects, Interior designers and all other sub-contractors, to insure seamless installation of the finest electronic systems available.

Artistic Systems provides an intuitive control system to every client so all users can enjoy movies and music without the normal confusion associated with multiple remote controls. We believe that using an entertainment system should be a truly emotional and pleasurable experience.

Professional assistance and guidance in the design of a personalized electronic system for the individual client has become a challenge for the construction professional.  Artistic Systems has a unique approach to the adventure of home theater, distributed audio/video and systems integration. We leverage our years of experience to create a compelling and exciting product you will be proud to have as part of your project.  We have a certified and trained staff of technicians, designers and support personnel to deliver a product of the highest quality.

HISTORY

Founded in 1994, Artistic Systems is one of the premier systems integration firms in the country. Artistic Systems provides complete design, sales, installation and instruction on use of the finest electronic systems available anywhere. Our staff has unmatched expertise in all facets of residential electronics. From simple systems, to the most complex, Artistic Systems can provide reliable, timely service from our local offices in Telluride and Sedona. No other company in the region has our experience in Home Theater, Multi-Room Audio, Home-Automation, Light Control, High End Audio, and dedicated Screening Rooms. Artistic Systems provides an intuitive control system to every client so all enthusiasts can enjoy movies and music without the normal confusion associated with remote controls.
 
We believe that using your entertainment system should be a truly emotional and pleasurable experience. We understand that faithful reproduction of all media sources is both an art and a science. Therefore, we carefully select only the finest components while keeping a watchful eye towards excellent value for our clients. Our company coordinates with Builders, Architects, Interior designers and all other sub-contractors, to insure a seamless installation of a truly Artistic System. Artistic Systems is an active CEDIA member as well as being certified by the Image Science Foundation. The main goal of our team is simple, Customer Delight!

BIOGRAPHIES

Owner and President, Charlie Colwell

Charlie started his career in the sound business by making sound, he was a bass player and the lead singer in his band right out of high school He traveled the country for 4 years on both sides of a mixing board and learned first hand what sounds good and what is entertaining.  When a car accident destroyed all of the band’s gear and injured several members, he looked toward reproducing sound.   Charlie holds two degrees, one in Sound Engineering and another in Radio Television and Film.  His career includes working at Sugarhill recording studios making records and commercials, engineering communications and in-flight events for NASA, On –Air radio talent and commercial radio production as well as over twenty years experience in the Residential Systems Integration Business.  His passion is great music, great movies and great sound (the toys are fun too!).  He understands how to create the system our customer envisions.  He knows how to ask the questions and then works his magic to reproduce your dream.  His dedication to customer service is unparalleled and his motivation is getting the sound right for you.    Charlie leads the design team, directs product selection, and supervises all aspects of the customer experience with Artistic Systems.  “We aren't done until you are happy” he says to every customer.

Co-Owner & Business Manager, Brenda K. Colwell

Brenda Colwell is Co-Owner and Business Manager and yes, the wife of Artistic Systems’ President.  Her background is includes an education in Accounting and Engineering.  She has over 20 years on the business side of operations including Accounting, Administrative Management, Human Resources and Purchasing.   She loves the “thump” and the “funk” of the 70’s and anything that she can shake her booty to.  Her expertise is the business side of Artistic Systems… her passion is the music we make.

Reggie Knowles - Sales Manager

Reggie Knowles is our sales manager. He has over 25 years of experience in sales and management, but it is his passion for music and movies that serves as his foundation. Reggie attended The University of Texas in Austin. Reggie's exposure to the many diverse musical styles that are the Austin music scene helped form the roots of his professional career. While in Austin as a student, Reggie worked at a local audio/video store and played in various garage bands. In the mid 1980's, Reggie served as the A.S.C.A.P. representative and first hand witnessed the rise of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Reggie's love of all musical styles is contagious.

His professional desire is to provide the most realistic music and movie experiences possible with an emphasis on customer service. Customer service is not just meeting a specification. Customer service is listening carefully to each customer, building a working relationship, and not just meeting, but exceeding the expectations.

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