"Art of the Matter" Blog Site

I started Scenic Earth Studios Fine Art Gallery back in 1996 when I was working as a Software Developer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Back then, the internet was just starting its 'Internet boom' and everyone thought that if they started a website, they were going to be wealthy beyond their wildest dreams. I remember working a full time job and then working for a web startup company on the side at the time and the owner thought that they were going to be like some of the web startups in Silicon Valley and get paid in stocks and years later, be wealthy beyond their wildest dreams. Only to find the company closing its doors after six months and firing all their staff. This was the reality of most web startups, who would spend big money making commercials during the Super Bowl hoping to make it big, then disappearing from the web just a few months later.

So starting my own website was a big step but an exciting one. As a Software Engineer working for companies such as Walt Disney World, Kemper National Services and Federal Government Agencies, I learned a lot about UX Design, Website Accessibility and working on my art skills. I formed partnerships with companies such as Zazzle.com, eBay, Lightstock.com and a few other companies to create everything from stock photography to T-shirts, MousePads and anything I could print with my art and designs on them.

I want to thank everyone who has ever purchased my artwork, paintings and photography and for encouraging me to continue working on my artwork, even during economic downturns and times when I was ready to pull the plug and call it quits. So how does one celebrate surviving 30 years in the internet marketplace? As of March 2026, I am redesigning my art gallery from scratch with a much improved UX design, website layouts, more live art shows, group shows and some new gallery exhibits featuring digital art, photography and fine art paintings.

I am closing the website's galleries for Easter to celebrate Easter and take a break for a couple of weeks then will be launching new live gallery shows as well as online gallery exhibits. So please be patient, stay tuned and I look forward to sharing some new artwork with you. Lastly, remember that when you see this artwork, you are seeing not just my art and vision but a big part of me. My imagination, my dreams, and my creativity. I hope you like what you see and will come back to visit often and enjoy the journey with me in creating new art, animations and videos. Thank you for 30 great years!