Clyde writes:
"Shellular 3" is a digital print of a numeric algorithm-based form I created using a specialized computer application. The creation of forms based on numbers is a fascinating journey of discovery in which I intuitively vary the parameters and, in this case in which the form is actually three-dimensional, I rotated it until I liked the composition and felt I had achieved an image that reflected my inner response to this amazing shape, and then I adjusted the texture and lighting for this final render. This print reminds me of the cycles and levels of Life and hence it is to me a visual metaphor for journeys, growth, and exploration.

Clyde Grauke is a digital artist and photographer who was born and raised in West Texas. He has been engaged in art and photography all his life. With the advent of computers, he moved from traditional art techniques to an emphasis on digital art, due to the wider range of creative expression computers afforded. After thirty years of work in the mental health field as a psychologist, he now works as a certified professional in healthcare quality. He may be reached via email at: cgrauketx@gmail.com.