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    Fractals
    Exploring new techniques: Translucence
    January 20, 2024

    When I first became aware of fractals, in the Fall of 1996, I was immediately intrigued and began exploring everything I could find about them on the internet. I downloaded FractInt, the best fractal generation software of that time, and learned a bit about how to use it, but my computer was really too slow to do much…

    My Creative Process and A New Site Design
    November 16, 2023

    When I first set out to update and re-style this website, I knew I wanted a different kind of home page from the one I had for many years. This was, for many years, my previous entrance page, with image rollovers linked to the various sections of the site: 

    Workflow: Endless Tweaking
    November 16, 2023

    An image isn't complete until I've tweaked and re-tweaked every option!

    Diving for treasure
    June 10, 2017

    One doesn't always need to leave home to take a lengthy trip!  I'm spending a few weeks at home taking a much needed vacation, but that doesn't mean I can't do a little sight-seeing in a very beautiful and secluded part of the universe. 

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    Relationship advice
    July 26, 2014

    A good friend gave me some unsolicited advice this week: "Pay more attention to your muse. No one likes a jealous muse."

    The Making of Deziris
    June 8, 2012

    A video of my creative process.

    Amazing detail to explore!
    June 17, 2010

    How hi-resolution rendering reveals intricate fractal structure

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    Merge mode: Dance
    May 30, 2010

    Fractal art as ballet costuming.

    Artist Statement
    January 4, 2010

    The official, pithy version

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    What's with those crazy image titles?
    January 4, 2010

    Naming my artwork is difficult, and I've got several strategies for coming up with appropriate titles

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    Ultra Fractal Courses
    January 4, 2010

    [Note: This article was first published in 2010, but the courses are still available (link below) and very appropriate for UF users wanting to build or expand their knowledge and toolbox of techniques.]

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    Creating fractal art from math
    October 12, 2007

    Exactly how does one make art solely from mathematical formulas? Here's a basic and non-technical walk-through of the process of creating fractal art from mathematical formulas.

    Fractal Art
    September 28, 2006

    A brief explanation of this art form

    The artist — Janet Parke
    March 28, 2003

    A mini-bio

    Fractal Art: A Comparison of Styles
    January 25, 2003

    An exploration of the artistry of four early fractal artists

    Fractals: a more technical explanation
    January 1, 2002

    Written by my friend and fractal mentor, Kerry Mitchell

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    Fractal Art: A Deliberate Approach
    April 17, 2000

    An early description of my creative process—written at a time when fractal artists struggled to have our medium accepted by the traditional art world