For those who are curious about me, Doug Harrington, or the website, Fractalarts.com, here is some general information!

My first exposure to fractals came in the mid 1990's, when I first saw some amazing images that a friend, <a href="http://http://fractalarts.com/ASF/will.html">Will Engdahl</a>, had at a mineral symposium. I was immediately struck by the beauty of these incredible images, as he explained that he had created them using a software program on his computer. Returning home that night, I immediately started to search for information about fractals, and then started to create in this digital art medium. That initial passion for this art form grew into this website.

Fractalarts.com was created in 1998. Since then the website has enjoyed having thousands of visitors from around the world. This amazing art form attracts people of all ages &amp; cultures, and I always enjoy hearing from people who have visited and are struck by the beauty of fractals!

When I first started creating, I had to improvise and experiment with the programs, because often there were no help files included. Subsequently, because of this lack of documentation, I decided to write a <a href="http://fractalarts.com/ASF/tutorials.html">tutorial</a> to help others. Since that first tutorial, I have added several others, elaborating on the creative process. It is gratifying to know that there are many individuals, who are now creating fractals, that started with these tutorials! These individuals range in age from young children to people in their 80's! You're never too old to try new things!

As far as personal info, I live in the Puget Sound area of the Pacific N.W., which is an absolutely beautiful part of the United States. It offers a number of different, unique Eco-systems that include, mountains, rain forests, deserts, islands and the Pacific Ocean. I count myself blessed to live here and be able to enjoy the beauty of this area. This region offers outstanding recreational activities and I have enjoyed, climbing, backpacking, mineral collecting, camping, fishing, mountain biking, skiing, white water rafting, sea kayaking .... well you get the idea, there is a lot to enjoy here! ;-)

I am a Dad who has three great kids, and while they are now young adults, two of them married, I still spend as much time as I can with them.

I also enjoy a couple of other creative pursuits, playing guitar, which was, and remains a passion, and also creating jewelry as a metal-smith.

Well, that's it in a nutshell! Enjoy the site and feel free to post your comments!

Doug