I aspire  to compose images that communicate from my spirit to yours: for that, I believe, is the essence of art.

All of my compositions begin life in my imagination and are extensions of it.  My compositions are created on, but not by, a computer. Fractal art is not painting with a digital brush and it is not the manipulation of an existing image.  It is a unique medium where the starting point for a composition is natures own geometry.

What I believe makes this artform unique and what I really love about it is how the underlying math comes through in my pieces.  There are many details that would be very difficult, if not impossible, to create in any other medium.

Painting with Math.

The ‘fractal’ in Fractal Art comes from fractal geometry, a branch of mathematics that models the forms and textures we see in nature - organic shapes like clouds and trees.

 Using software specifically designed to work with fractal equations I begin with the selection of a formula and the tuning of any and all of its parameters.  For example; the shape and texture of a cloud can be modeled by a fractal equation so by working with the same equation I can create and manipulate a cloud-like element for my image.  

Each element in my compositions is created individually.  Throughout the process; layers, coloring, and parameters are; added, removed, merged, replaced, or revised.  These different elements are blended together to create my final composition.  

My ‘original’ is actually the formulas and parameters that describe the image. I then have the software calculate the precise color of each pixel and create a graphics file for printing.

Often I start with a preconceived notion of what I want to communicate through a piece.    [Un]Fortunately, in this collarborative process the piece often decides to develop a life and meaning of its own.  Or should I say, it has decided to reflect what I was really trying to communicate whether I knew it or not. 

And then, of course, some are just for fun!

KES

There's a ton of information on the web as to what 'Fractal Art' is so I won't go into it here.  Easiest to just say I create expressive images using a computer. 

Here are a couple of excellent links if you're interested.

http://www.fractalus.com/info/layman.htm

http://www.fractalus.com/info/fractalart.htm

E-mail ksquare@square-designs.com for more information.  These are all signed and numbered Limited Edition prints.

My work is also available at the following wonderful galleries;

- Sticks & Stones Gallery  -  Florence, Oregon

- Oceanic Arts -  Newport, Oregon

- Art at the Dock Gallery -  Westport, Washington

- ArtTalks Gallery - Shelton, Washington

NEWS

The Eugene Saturday Market starts up again on April 3rd for another fabulous year. 2009 was my first year at the market and I did 22 Saturdays.  Really looking forward to this year.  You'll find me there if we're not out of town at another show (see current list on the home page).

August 7th 2009 - A big thankyou to Gwynne at Studio Mantra for presenting my work on the First Friday Artwalk on August 7th.  Twice they made me talk to our visitors ... and without libation no less.

August 28th, 2009 - My piece 'Living on the Edge' was selected to be in the Mayors Art Show and was on display at the Jacobs Gallery at the Hult Center from September 3rd through October 31st.   The Gallery was also on the 1st Friday Artwalk for October.  This piece was one of the first to sell on opening night.

This is my Fractal 'scapes page.   For more 'fractally' fractals please click the link for 'More Fractals' over there on the left.  Pricing for my signed and numbered prints is way down there at the bottom of this page.

In the Moment	Of Edges
Far & Away	Down the Beach
The Sentinel	Days End
First Light	Simply Night
Little Abs Falls	Mistic Morn
Abs Falls	Gray Coast
Ocean Dunes	My Beach
A New Start	In Plane View
Sea Cave	Recent Discovery
A Road Less Travelled	On Fractal Pond
Chart Your Own Course	Winterwoods
Snow in the Hills	Tree's in Snow

	Storm on the Horizon
	Reflections

My signed and numbered Limited Edition Fractal Art prints are for sale. Unframed ~12x18 inch prints for US$60.  Unframed ~8x10 inch prints for US$20.  Shipping not included but is generally in the 3 to 5 dollar range.  My prints can also be custom printed to ANY size with no lose of resolution.  Please contact me at ksquare@square-designs.com for more information.

Thankyou

Kevin