Monthly Archives: December 2008

Classic Fractal Art by Jock Cooper

fractal-81786 by Jock Cooper (click for full-size image)I’ve reviewed Jock Cooper before. But for those artists who are multi-talented, I simply have to have multiple reviews. Previously I reviewed Jock Cooper the Innovator; the artist who created surreal machines and leading edge fractal animation in full multimedia. This time it’s Jock Cooper

Of Calendars and Kings: Avalanche Publishing and the Fractal Universe Calendar

And he’s not even joking.

[Cover seen at Comic Coverage.]
i can’t believe this is still an issue.–Michael Faber, comment on wedreamincolor
If if [sic] means anything to anybody, the contract between the Publisher and Editor will not be changed.–Panny Brawley, FUC Editor, comment on Ken Childress’ blog, 3-16-08
I feel your pain, Michael.

Another Scammy Contest, Or Just A Little Fun?

Chrimbo-Tree by twinbee posted to Fractalforums.com
“Cash prize has swelled from $10 to $20 now”
“Yes, there’s prizes. However, to be eligible, I need at least 2 entries.”
“Prizes include…
…Brand new optical illusions I created myself (I usually charge for these from my site)…
…Lifetime subscription to MegaDJ. This will only be useful if you have Mediamonkey, but it

Holiday Road Trip

How much further or at least self-similar?

[Image seen on a-line skirt.]
Hi kids. Time to pile into the OT station wagon and take that holiday trip out on the fractal art information highway. Let’s see who’s in mood for giving or receiving this year.
Forget that blurred Autobahn scenery. We taking

Deep Deep Smashing

Milk Spill. High-speed photography by Michele M. Ferrario.
It’s as though the creative process is no longer contained within an individual skull, if indeed it ever was. Everything, today, is to some extent the reflection of something else.–William Gibson, Pattern Recognition
Everyone knows you can’t cry over spilled milk. But, apparently, you can observe its