Posted on April 16, 2003

• I’m proud to annouce that the latest edition of my CDROM is now available from Cafepress. I’m calling this one “Version 4.5” because I usually update that disc every year in late fall. When I learned that Cafepress was going to be selling data CDs, I had to jump at the chance since they have done such a good job handling my calendars, mousepads, etc.

  The CD comes in two flavors. You can get it in a jewel-case with full color printed inserts for $14.95, or you can opt for a simple paper sleeve (with transparent window) for $10.95.

  I’m happy to annouce that the disc will finally be available overseas and you will be able to place orders over the phone. Cafepress also accepts PayPal orders and orders paid with a check or money order.

  If you have any questions about the disc, feel free to drop me a line.

Posted on April 13, 2003

• Over the years I’ve had quite a few people write me asking if I would ever do a Easter wallpaper. Up until now the answer had always been “we’ll see”.

  I don’t know what came over me this weekend, but I felt the time had come to do something colorful and festive. The result is called “Ostereier” and it’s up now on the new images page. I hope you like it!

  I have another, non-Easter, project in the works and I hope to have that up by the end of the week.

Posted on April 6, 2003

• I’ve had a few different projects going since I returned from Illinois last week, and one of them I think is ready to show. “Agni” (def) is now up on the new images page for your review. It is a companion piece to last year’s “Indra”. Hope you like it!
• I’m still working on putting my new CDROM together. It’s taken a back seat recently to completing this latest wallpaper. I’ll post here when it’s ready.
• The “2003” gallery pages will go up after a post my next wallpaper. It has been my tradition to wait until all of last years images have moved off the “New Images” page before sorting this years work into galleries.
• I’ve purchased a copy of Mojoworld last week and I hope to add it to my software stable soon. From my initial experiements it looks like it will take some time to get used to it, but if I can learn World Builder I think I can learn anything. Stay tuned for more.

Posted on April 1, 2003

• Jessie and I got back from Illinois late last night and I’ve been spending today digging myself out from under a pile of emails. The purpose of our trip was threefold. Wednesday and Thursday we visited my In-Laws and some old friends in Iowa City. Friday we drove to Bloomington IL and spent the weekend with my family. Sunday I opened my showing in the local Barnes and Noble bookstore, and then went directly from there to my grandfather’s 90th birthday party (the real reason for the trip). The whole trip was awesome.

  Last Friday the Pantagraph, the local Bloomington newspaper, ran a feature article about me and my work. I was interviewed a couple of weeks ago over the phone. I’ve taken the liberty of scanning the article (it isn’t available from the Pantagraph web site) and posting it here for you. Check it out if you’re interested (warning to 56K users: it’s around 800 KB to download).

  I hope to start work on a new wallpaper either tomorrow or Thursday. I’m also in the process of putting together a new CDROM edition and a few new posters. The new CD will be available through CafePress, instead GoldenROM, so it will finally be available internationally.

Posted on March 25, 2003

• After tinkering with “Core Chamber” for a couple of days, I’ve come to the conclusion that the version that I don’t want to add anything else. I’m going to leave it as is. I have posted one extra version in the Pickle Jar however, in which I’ve removed the red lighting from the chamber. I like the more consistent coloring, but not enough to replace the version in the gallery. I’ve also added a 1920 x 1200 widescreen version. I’ll start work on a new image next week after I’ve returned from Illinois (I hope to see a few of you there this Sunday).
• Jessie and I visited the OB today and got another look at our developing baby. Everything appears to be progressing normally. We also found out that we are having a boy, which means I won the bet Jess and I had going (she now has to watch a movie of my choosing). As excited as I am to be having a son, I can’t help but be a little sad giving up my dreams of a baby girl. Maybe next time…