Digital Art, the wave of the future

Digital Art at Moon Dance Design

Although digital art has been around for a long time (they were using the computer in the 60's to make designs), it has really taken off with the turn of the century. That is why I call digital art the wave of the future. Let's not forget that photography started during the last century and look how far it has come. It was the wave of the future in the 20th century and Digital Art is the wave of the future in the 21st Century.

Digital Art is created using the computer as a medium for art and design. As a paintbrush is used to create paintings, the computer is used by the artist to create pixel canvases. Many software programs assist the artist. These may include Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Bryce, Maya, Apophysis or Ultrafractal. The software programs are almost endless and form the myriad of tools in the digital artist's studio.

Using different forms of input, a digital artist creates unique works. Often the artist will use photography and digitally manipulate the image to create what they want. Some artists will draw directly into the computer using a stylus and a digital drawing pad. Others will use software like Bryce, Poser or Maya to create their own worlds filled with images limited only by the artist's imagination. Many artists will use a combination of all of these programs and techniques to achieve their final creation.

I use several different approaches to achieve my digital works. Many, though, are based on photographs that I have taken. I manipulate these images using software programs, usually Photoshop. When not using photographs and photoshop, I like to work with fractals. Another passion of mine.

No matter how it is created, digital art is the wave of the future and sure to awe inspire everyone. A piece of digital artwork is always a conversation starter.

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Prints from Moon Dance Design

See what fits your style

As you can tell from below, I love color. Being a digital artist allows me to explore the total world of color and in the process create a very eclectic style! Click on the image to view a larger version!

Pittsburgh in Summer

Morning Trees

Dazed

Birth of the Orchid

Heirloom Vision

Vase at Michelle's C...

Abstract Floral

Flamenco Dancer

White Orchid

Amaryllis Dance

Clover

Lily

Golden Lily

Coffee House Mums

Gold Twined

Spiral Wheat

Remains of the Drago...

Spirals within Spira...

Remembrances

Cup

Golden Sunset

Gold Miners Gold

Flowers a Color

Color of the Written...

Dusted Mums

Dance of the Matador

Black Star Nebula

Entering Hyperspace

Daisy Do

Dreamscape

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About Moon Dance Design Prints

The designs shown above are all available for sale at Moon Dance Design, www.moondancedesign.com. I hope you will be able to take the time to visit and see what other pieces are available.

The printing of my work is of great importance to me. I take the time to print all my work myself, thus I am able to control the whole process and maintain quality. I use an Epson 4000 printer equipped with Ultrachrome inks. These inks have a longevity rating of 100 years or more before any fading may occur.

Ultrachrome ink is a pigmented ink. Most inkjet printers use dye based inks and do not stand the test of time. Ultrachrome ink will produce the colors you see here and those colors will not fade for over 100 years. (Colors you see do depend on monitors, not all of them show colors the same way. There may be slight variation between what you see on your monitor and what the print actually looks like.)

All work is available printed on Canvas or Luster Paper. Canvas is not paper but actual artist's canvas treated to accept the ultrachrome Ink. Canvas gives a soft, artistic texture to the print. Luster paper is a nice heavy weight paper which has a soft glow to it. It is not glossy, but neither is it matte...it has a soft sheen that shows off the ink beautifully.

Shipping is by USPS Priority Mail. All prints are shipped rolled (large, gentle roll) in a round heavy duty cardboard tube. Insurance is extra and recommended.

Digital Art is truly the wave of the future. Now is your chance to ride that wave!

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So, What about Fractals at Moon Dance Design?

Fractals are wonderous, exciting designs that embody the purest form of digital art. They cannot exist without the assistance of a computer and they happen only in the computer. They are purely digital.

Fractals are the beauty of design that is never ending.

Fractals are a mathematical formula rendered in the computer to form a design with color. The computer makes thousands of computations to arrive at a final design. The computer is not alone in this. The artist must decide on which formulas and layers them so that they interact and finally adds color to achieve the design.

Fractals are characterized by their repetitious pattern which seems to go on forever. This sort of repetition and descending pattern can be found in nature. Just look closely at a Fern and see how the parts of a fern repeat the design of the fern as a whole.. . .a fractal! See if you can find more fractals in nature.

Most of my fractal designs are created using the Ultrafractal program or the Apophysis program. Recently my fractals have all been created using Apophysis and post work done in Photoshop.

Use www.moondancedesign.com to visit Moon Dance Design and view more fascinating fractals.

Ah, more Fractals!

Not just Spirals anymore

This group will show the diversity of fractals, although, not all of these are available at Moon Dance Design they may be special ordered. There will be more fractals to come

Celebration 3

Misty Spiral

Alien Lights

Cross

A Touch of Elegance

Colors

Landscape in an Egg

Bubbles

Dangling

Flight of the Butter...

Monarch Spiral

Emblem

cosmic twirl 2

colored curves

Infinite

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Why Consider Digital Art from Moon Dance Design?

Digital Art is like purchasing any art, it has to speak to you and fit into your ideas for your home. It must be a design or color or subject that fits your home. Your going to live with it for a long while.

Digital Art is a medium that is new, exciting and cutting edge. A piece of digital art will be a conversation piece no matter what design you decide to purchase. Have you thought about your friends and what a wonderful, unusual gift a piece of digital art would be??

You will find that my Digital art is varied and eclectic. There are many people out there doing it and the choices are myriad. I believe, however, Moon Dance Design has many choices that would work well in any home decor.

But, there are more reasons to purchase from Moon Dance Design than just how well it looks over the sofa. Consider the time and effort that is put into printing the perfect print for you and your home. It is not just about design, the technical expertise has to be there or you will end up with a print that is not satisfactory.

I believe you will be very happy with your little piece of the wave of the future.

Now What do you Do?

Ok, so now know a little about digital art. You have taken the time to look at the many prints available from Moon Dance Design. You know how prints are printed at Moon Dance Design. You may have even looked at some of the books recommended. So what to do?

Visit Moon Dance Design www.moondancedesign.com and peruse ALL the designs. What you see here is just a sample.
Choose a design that fits your decor (many to choose from)
Use Paypal to buy the print of your dreams
Receive your print, packaged well
Wow, it looks even better here at home than it looked on the internet!!
Run don't walk to your local framer!
Finally, smile all the way to your wall!
You can also follow this same procedure by visiting Ebay or Art by Us (see sections below)

Books to Consider

The Art of Photoshop, CS2 Edition

by Daniel Giordan

This is the book that really opened my eyes to the infinite possibilities for art using Photoshop and the computer. Highly Recommended!

Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 10/10/2008)

Digital Art Studio: Techniques for Combining Inkjet Printing with Traditional Art Materials

by Karin Schminke, Dorothy Simpson Krause, Bonny Pierce Lhotka

A look at the techniques that can be used with a digital print. Eye-opening!

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 10/10/2008)

Digital Photo Art: Transform Your Images with Traditional & Contemporary Art Techniques

by Theresa Airey

Another eye-opening book on techniques that can be used with a digital print. Very user friendly

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 10/10/2008)

Creative Thinking in Photoshop: A New Approach to Digital Art (VOICES)

by Sharon Steuer

This book is another book that ispired me to see Photoshop in exciting new ways.

Amazon Price: (as of 10/10/2008)

Photoshop Finishing Touches

by Dave Cross

A great book with step by step instructions on doing some very creative finishing touches.

Amazon Price: $26.39 (as of 10/10/2008)

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