Scrolling wheel workout for your computer mouse
+ visual feast for your eyes
Yet another “computer specific” (or rather “monitor-specific”) art-form is emerging on the net - images designed for viewing by scrolling down, and down, and down - to marvel at the VERTICALLY unfolding vistas. It also can be a bit disorienting… Have a look at these examples:
Art by Dinyctis, “Space Lane”
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What is it about graffiti that separate it from all other art forms? First, it’s done outside. The element of danger adds to the piece, making us appreciate the elusive artist’s work even more. Next, it’s usually done in a specific place - carefully selected, so that the context becomes just as relevant as the piece. Finally, when you add in an illusion, it takes on a three dimensional view. We experience the art on a deeper level.
Very Intricate, Surreal and Engrossing Work
Tomasz Maronski paints fascinating forms, which seem to originate from some smoky subconscious realm, then morph into entirely different kingdoms and realities and surround the viewer with the sultry and somewhat dangerous ambiance. They remind me of some “Pan’s Labyrinth” movie concept art. See for yourself. With the artist’s personal permission, here are some of the highlights of his exceptional work :
I paint on the canvas for almost 10 years. During this time I always improve my work expression and technics, searching for the right, unique ways of expressing either my personality or ideas, fantasy visions hidden inside of me. My adventure with computer graphic has started when I possessed the oil painting skills, but unfortunately I didn’t have time for that. My paintings concern merely the fantasy themes getting inspirations from world surrounded me every day. I focus on the landscapes subject. One of five works becoming very spontaneous but usually after the pre-painting or drawing I specify the aim. At the beginning I always define and describe the color pallet which I’d like to use in my work. I like using one dominating color which accents the main subject. My works consist the subject of some history I invented. Those ideas which I haven’t used yet will be a great part of my masterpieces in near future. The inspiration is everywhere for me. Therefore I can make painting with reference to every subject, but my attitude is various, so my painting world would be changed definitely providing me more constructive ideas.
Journey Through the Otherworldly Landscape
The Dry Valleys of Antarctica (located within Victoria Land west of McMurdo Sound) get almost no snowfall, and except for a few steep rocks they are the only continental part of Antarctica devoid of ice. The terrain looks like something not of this Earth; the valley floor occasionally contains a perennially frozen lake with ice several meters thick. Under the ice, in the extremely salty water live mysterious simple organisms, a subject of on-going research.
Victoria Valley, Wright Valley and Taylor Valley.
Controversial Cyberpunk Art …but really just lashing out against any ideology and indoctrination: the work of Dutch artist Bart Van Leeuwen may amaze and even shock you. It’s the edgiest technology/propaganda hybrid that I’ve seen in years. With the exclusive permission of the artist, these are a few examples - See complete catalogue of his works at Imallfake.com 
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1962 Custom Corvette Conversion… too cool for words
Custom coach building is alive and well in America, with some examples transcending the usual kitsch and commercialism, some possibly reaching the rarefied atmosphere of automotive high art. Witness the blend of past, present and future styling in this recent CRC custom:
The married couple Allen and Patty Eckman are known for their fine and detailed sculptures made of acid free cast paper. Their art shows mostly sculptures of Indians, but it also includes nature, women, children and animals. The couple have created the sculptures since 1988 and are the only masters of their medium having Eckman Method of Cast Paper Sculpture as their own trademark.
