Well, it's finally summer. And I've finally had time to design a CSS skin for my journal. The new look is somewhat symbolic for me. The world is turning, seasons changing... and I'm hanging on for dear life.

Things around my house are in a state of change. And change, while often necessary and productive, is also somewhat painful while it's happening. I keep telling myself that things will look much better a year from now... but a crystal ball would sure be handy at this point.

Here's hoping that summer brings peace and prosperity for all of us.

is a very talented 3-d artist, and also a really nice person to talk to! I've been ing him for a while now, and am continually impressed by what he creates. Here are a few of his works:



takes breathtaking pictures and then does a marvelous job of accenting them in GIMP. And once she gets past her grammar-nazi tendencies , she's fantastic at using that artistic eye to comment on what she appreciates in other artists. Here are a few of her photos:




is such an amazing artist, I am continually awestruck by every new image she uploads. In addition to her obvious painting talents -- which include live-painting experiences in which she paints in a public venue surrounded by people and music -- she is also a talented photographer. Here are a few of her paintings:

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Long Live GOOD Sci-Fi...





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