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The Yahoo! directory began as a labor of love by its founders, Jerry Yang and David Filo. Here they select a site created out of the same passion.
Electric Olive Gallery Graphic designer Ken Fair's Electric Olive Gallery is a treat for the weary surfer searching for signs of talent online. This virtual gallery is full of gorgeous artwork: original sketches; futuristic, digital graphics--all of which employ the latest in neat-0 graphics software. Although all the works were done by a single artist, his style is so eclectic it includes something for everyone, whether it's 3-D, Warhol-esque, or an impressionistic sketch of a pitcher by a window. The common thread seems to be the use of olives as a recurring theme, and the only drawback is that after surfing you crave martinis. Don't miss the Mars Direct exhibit (no there aren't any olives on Mars)." Yahoo! Internet Life |
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Mars Direct Art Page - Robert Zubrin's call for manned missions to Mars as soon as possible has not only stirred technical interest in the Red Planet, but artistic interest as well. This Web site by artist Ken Fair has a collection of artwork showing Mars and the exploration of it by humans. There is also background information about Mars Direct and the genesis of this site, and a call to action. |
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The Space Age was conceived in dreams and born on the launch pad when engineering finally caught up to imagination. Artist Ken Fair figures the creative community can drive the Space Age beyond Earth orbit onto the surface of Mars by undertaking a collaborative effort to stimulate public support for exploration of the Red Planet. His open letter to artists makes the case for Mars and features a set of links to arts organizations focusing on science and technology. Fair's own Mars Direct gallery displays his vision of a new home for the next generation. |
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"There's a lot of art out there, but this is really good. We can't easily categorize Ken Fair's rendered images. There are landscapes to abstracts, most in strict, slick, rendered-image style, but here and there there's grayscale and images built to resemble watercolor or chalk. Nice touches include artist's notes and the quickly loading thumbnail versions." |
 "...Multitalented artist
Ken Fair creates fantastic digital works (mostly from "scratch")
using a variety of drawing, painting, and 3-D programs. The results
are unique, often surreal images of both familiar places and
imaginary landscapes. This is a must see site for digital art
connoisseurs." |
 "Ken Fair's digital artwork
is diverse: colorful 2001-esque spaceships, surreal landscapes,
strange still-lifes, and -- a running theme of olives. A handful
of rooms house his works, which the visitor may view and/or purchase.
The site's speed (very quick) is a commendable feature, as is
the background design: funky, yet simple." |
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Jed Bowtell, The Age |
 "Ken Fair's digital creations are free for
the browsing at this attractive one-man gallery..." |
 "...If you ever need
to prove to someone the superiority of the Mac platform, then
be sure and point them to this site!" |
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