The Artist's Gallery

This month the Gallery is featuring Digital Artists Patti Smith-Cox, Kelly Martinelli and Faith Kaminsky. Each artist has a different style and a flair uniquely their own, and all have contibuted to the beauty of the web. Without their art and the art of others, the web would be a mighty uninspiring place to visit!
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Patti Smith-Cox, Kelly Martinelli and Faith Kaminsky


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What is Digital Art?

Digital Art is the creation of images using a graphics program, a mouse and/or a graphics tablet and various filters to achieve the look they want. Some of the more popular programs utilized are Adobe's Photoshop, Jasc's Paint Shop Pro, Ulead's Photo Impact, and Corel Draw.




Patti Smith-Cox of   Graphics by PeeLee

patti of peelee.com

Patti, a former Registered Nurse, is well known for her whimsical graphic sets, and unique interfaces. Her site, a tribute to the ocean, offers a large variety of themes....everything from a shushi bar to executive sites. Patti has recently realized her dream and started a full time Web Design business.




Kelly Martinelli of   7Rings

Kelly of 7Rings

Kelly, who for 20 years owned a stained glass studio, moved to digital art a few years ago. Although, she also paints with watercolors and oils, sketches with charcoal and pastels, she can switch from Art Nouveau to High Tech with ease. Kelly delights in pushing the limits of her art, as shown by the varying styles. Her popular site is filled with incomparable Art Nouveau sets and some of the most unusual interfaces on the net. Don't forget that Kelly also offers custom Graphic and Web Design!





Faith Kaminsky of   Hey You! Productions, Ltd.



Faith of Hey-You

Faith, a former attorney, made the switch from law to the web with a site that is fresh and funky. From her signature "Eyeball" to the "Boris Cam," this site exudes personality and fun! You'll find lots of interesting Bryce art, Fractals, free web graphics, Web Design and did I say the "Boris Cam"??



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