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Where in Canada to purchase display panels to display your art?
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Hometown:
Ajax, Ontario
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About Me:
Mike Butler attended the Ontario College of Art for 4 years, graduating in 1980 as an Associate of the Ontario College of Art (AOCA) in Fine Arts. For several years he worked in watercolours and ink developing an expressionistic style.

Shortly after graduating, he purchased a Color Computer from Radio Shack. Teaching himself to program in Color Basic, he began creating his first Digital Art and began experimenting with animated Mondrian style graphics.

He became fascinated by the endless stream of digital imagery that was possible and the fascinating and surreal, abstract patterns that the computer allowed, simply by tweaking a few parameters and formulas. He was hooked.

In 1991 he created and maintained the Virtual Palette -- an electronic bulletin board system for artists that predated the Web. More recently, he created Durham Artists Social Network to help promote the arts in Durham Region.

His art work can be viewed at www.mikyo.com. He can be contacted at mike@mikyo.com

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David Hockney's iPad Art On Display At Royal Academy

Posted on January 27, 2012 at 10:11am 0 Comments

"David Hockney may be 74 years old, but that doesn't mean he can't learn some new tricks.

A new exhibition at the Royal Academy will feature many landscapes which Hockney drew on an iPad, then blew up and printed on paper."

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/david-hockney-ipad-art-royal-academy_n_1214382.html

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Henry Miller, author of Tropic of Cancer, speaks about watercolour painting.

Posted on January 23, 2012 at 7:04am 0 Comments

Few people know that the famous author of Tropic of Cancer was an accomplished and respected painter who completed over 3000 watercolors in his lifetime. In his own words and persona, and through rare and never before released footage and audio, this film offers an unprecedented glimpse into the mind and heart of one of Americas greatest authors and artists.…

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2-Day Conference For Visual Artists

Posted on December 28, 2011 at 10:09pm 0 Comments

Art For All Canada (AFAC) is a not-for-profit social enterprise, 

run by artists, to help visual artists develop, show and sell their work commission-free.  

Our web site is at www.artforallcanada.org  







The agenda for our 4th annual conference for artists in now…

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Digital Image Maker Magazine

Posted on December 15, 2011 at 4:33pm 0 Comments

A great new magazine for digital image makers.

"Yes, it is here. digital imageMaker international is now out as a magazine featuring profiles and interviews with leading photographers and digital artists of our time.

digital imageMaker international 01 brings you some of the world’s best photography and digital art in book form. This volume in an ongoing series brings you…

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Posted on September 22, 2011 at 11:45am 4 Comments

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At 10:47am on June 30, 2010, Don HightowerDon Hightower said…
Hi Mike. You were right. The problem with the pictures was with Firefox. I have no problem when using Explorer.
At 12:27pm on January 4, 2010, David GladwellDavid Gladwell said…
Hi Mike, Thank you for welcoming me. It is indeed a small world! I still have aunts, uncles, cousins etc there too. Quite a while since I've been back there.
At 8:17am on June 15, 2009, LORAIN HAYNESLORAIN HAYNES said…
Hi Mike, thanks for the welcome. Please can you tell me how to post other people's artwork?
At 2:04pm on May 16, 2009, ilsa bartlettilsa bartlett said…
i love your art work. every one but especially this one and that are amazing but getting this site together and making it so user friendly is terrific! now if you would only bring me breakfast in bed! smile....
At 5:05pm on May 14, 2009, Meghan-JayMeghan-Jay said…
thanks mike!.. ya iv been so busy with work and all that i never really have anytime.. but i was sick last week and was off work for 5 days.. therefor i got out my paints and started up again.. well thanks again mike hope everythings going well for you!
At 10:00pm on April 28, 2009, Jeffrey SnapeJeffrey Snape said…
mike, got an email saying you had posted a response to juried conference centre show, but nothing is there on dasonet ??????????????????
At 9:52am on December 12, 2008, Greg PotterGreg Potter said…
Hi Again:I thought I'd take a close look at some of your artwork.
They are well done but I must admit I don't understand all of them.
Are some computer generated?
Do you take allot of psycodellic (spelling?) drugs? Just kidding!!!
I think they are Wonderful !!......
At 9:46am on December 12, 2008, Greg PotterGreg Potter said…
Hi Mike:Thank you so much for creating this website.I wish more people added comments and e mailed each other but I guess that will come with time.
I hope you have a great Christmas!
At 8:28am on October 23, 2008, Robert J BourkeRobert J Bourke said…
Hi MIke. As far as creating separate galleries it is not apparent to me on how to accomplish this task. As far as Allan's photo group I couldn't see any means to add my photos there. Are you suggesting I start a new group? Bob
At 5:02pm on October 22, 2008, Robert J BourkeRobert J Bourke said…
Hi Mike.
I frequently post photos on DASONET but I am concerned I am infringing on the photos of member's art ( including my own ). I have not been successful in posting in the Photo sub-group. Do you have any objection or thoughts/thoughts on segragating photos from art photo images on this site?
Bob

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