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Notes herein are from the actual authors, or those who have suggested the site, and not from WD&R. Have fun!
Albert Jones' tropical birds art prints
It's mine, yes, if you mean I created it. And actually the artist is my Dad. The site is to present Albert Jones' gliclee prints (my dad!) of tropical birds. Although we are not currently selling the art on the web, he has gotten a lot of--greatly deserved--notice for his intensely-colored representations of some extinct (the Cuban Macaw) and endangered (St. Vincent's Parrot) birds. I am quite please with the site, and consider it some of my best work (online or offline, since I am an artist too). It was a great experience to combine my technical writing and illustrating experience with fine art subject matter to create this site. http://www.pixelcat.com/thegallery
from, Diana Sparks
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An experiment in digital existence
r a z \/\/ o r l d ... An experiment in digital existence. Explicit design which tries to push the boundaries of what is possible for the web! Loads of superfunky graphics and animations. Content highlights include Internet design philosophy, dairy, digital influence, e.g. Regards, r A z - himself http://www.razworld.com
from... Rasmus Blaesbjerg
* ...would be okay if it didn't keep crashing so much. :-(
Deadpoint.net...
A showcase gallery of unique, computer generated artwork and graphic design. The main feature, of the site, is "The Gallery End." Each piece displayed, is original. I start with a blank screen, no clip art or someone else's work as a base. The variety of art goes from pieces that look as if they were created directly on canvas to Mod art and space. With the "Gallery End," I try to convey, to the 'guests', that they are attending an art gallery showing, by displaying the artwork on 'walls' and having the 'roped off' look. In the Christmas Collection/Magic section, I try to bring back the 'Christmas Magic' that we had as children through artwork and word. http://www.totalimage.deadpoint.net
from, Teresa Antene
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For Paint Shop Pro fans...
PSP is my site covering digital manipulation, principally using PaintShop Pro, but with simple and advanced tips covering almost any image manipulator. As well as specific software tips, I include case studies on applied and fine(?) art. Plenty to see, lots of digital tricks to learn, easy to navigate and, dara I say it, quite a good little gallery on the side of digital enhanced nudes. http://www.c2000.com/psp/
from, Simon Walden
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New Art Zine...
hi there, nice site! i have a brand new little art zine i just created that I could use some feedback on. Thanks! http://kallisti.us.ezwv.com/
sent in by Jennifer Stock
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Another arts site...
You might want to take a look at this site. It offers photograpic art in black and white as well as in colours. There is also an exhibition of digital imagery. Submissions welcome in various exhibitions! http://imv.aau.dk/~mads
from Mads Pedersen
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Artist's site in Dutch and English
This is a personalised art-site in which I have integrated some basic ideas about art, culture, education and community. As is or perhaps should be the nature of websites this site is dynamic and ever being developed. Partly in Dutch and English this site is locally significant with global reach. I appreciate your comments. Enjoy. http://www.euronet.nl/users/artcompas/index.html
from Francis Horbach
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A stage for artists, writers, photographers
An experimental site established with the intent to be used as a free stage for artists, writers, photographers etc. I built this site as one of the project my small design company has taken upon itself, and I'd like to hear a professional opinion... http://www.aa-design.com/idesign/outsiter/
from Tal Daniel, iDesign.
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* Furnituremaker The submitter recently completed this site for a client, and is particularly proud of the slide show on the main page and the selections in the Gallery. The Discussions is another nice feature. (9805.22) (Crafts - Makeover site for 9810)
* Online gallery of thought provoking, surreal black and white images reflecting artists lifetime involvement in conceptual photography, poetry and human figure. (Site of the Month 9810, PDF edition)
Green Dragon Reflecting the hard-working skill and country's craftsmanship. With splendid motifs, Green Dragon's high quality leather ware is created in a large variety for utilitarian functions to meet your utmost satisfaction. [into leather?] (Crafts)
Developed for a friend... an artist that specializez in Oil & Acryllic Paintings. The site is to promote his work & hopefully sell some artwork.. (9805.22)
Zebra Font Factory Juan Carlos Gallego's Zebra Font Factory (Go there NOW!). (9805.22)
India * The author writes: "This is my site and I am no designer -- was created as a neccesity - to sell my stock pictures about India - nature, wildlife people, places etc.". (9805.22)
Bill Belknap Throughout his lifetime, touched the lives of many and left behind a legacy of important photographic and related works. This Web exhibit represents his vast collections of photographs, including assignments during World War II, _National Geographic_ photojournalistic assignments, travel photographs, extensive photo-documentation of the Colorado Plateau (cultures, rivers and environments), and miscellaneous topics. (9805.22)
Sonia's Web Site is the personal website for Sonia Tyndale to showcase some of her art. Sonia is a graphic designers for film and interactive media visual effects. (Put on your sunglasses) (9805.22)
Chestnut Art Studio is targeted at art enthusiasts, home owners and buyers of fine art, featuring oil & acryllic paintings for sale, along with upcoming shows, awards and artwork by Richard Burton. (9805.22)
Alaska Wildlife at Discovery Photo by Robin Droppa for Discovery Photo, is a site for on-line shoppers, gift buyers, nature enthusiasts, photographers, students. It features The Alaska Experience as chronicled in a photo gallery with commerce capability for those interested in purchasing photographs. (9805.22)
Art of the Doll - Mann Gallery launched in April of 1998 is a one-designer site by NANCIE MANN as a hobby site. It's aimed at anyone interested in Art: Collectors, Art Buyers, Home Decorators, Artists, Students. The site features New Art Genre: mixed media figurative sculptures created by artists from varied disciplines: graphic arts, illustration, special effects, theatrical design, etc. (9805.22)
BBW Studios ... a wild and wonderful antique carnival theme sets the mood for this site from three top commercial photographers.
Denis Olivier's Photographies Gallery, Black & White printings of models, people, objects and towns.
My personal, modest on-line gallery of digital fine art, all created by me, using Photoshop and others graphics programs.
My website for a local art gallery. Instead of showing little thumbnails of artwork, I show larger pictures of fewer paintings, and change them frequently. It has generated excellent response!
"Alex's Box of Crayons" CD-Rom type GUI on a web page Color, Save, Print & Email images via custom Java Applet and custom written server software. YAHOO! Cool site of the week for Feb. 16th Kim Komando "Kool Site" for the week, Feb. 20th
Original artworkadn graphics showcasing artisans of the Adirondack Mts. Artistically presented and comprehensive in design. http://www.adkdesign.com
A site about the history of modern art in cuba - http://www.doscabezas.com/artofcuba/Have fun! Those should keep you busy for a month... we'll be back next month with more added to the top. Please report borken or dead links, even if you don't review the site. Thanks, we're looking forward to YOUR review.
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