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g e t t i n g   s t a r t e d

p a r t   t h r e e

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What more is there for me to say that I haven't already? By now you've read up on fractals, gotten yourself a generator, and created your first piece of fractal art; most importantly, though, you've learned that experimentation is the key. Experimentation taught you how to use your chosen generator; experimentation found you the skeleton of your first artwork; experimentation will bring you many more fractal jewels if you're willing to follow it and your intuition. It's amazing how far you can get on a hunch and some educated guessing.

At some point, if you find yourself getting serious about your art, you might consider joining some kind of fractal community such as a listserv, bulletin board, or webring (for those who put up a gallery site) in order to learn more and to share what you know and have created. Dive in.

If you ever get around to it, please tell me about yourself and about where fractals have taken you. I'd be delighted to hear that I managed to inspire someone. If you're getting anywhere near as much joy as I am out of these fractals, my work is done.

My final piece of advice to aspiring artists is this: never forget to enjoy yourself. The chances are that you’re here because fractals intrigue you. This field has marvelous delights to offer—remember to enjoy them! As amateur fractal artists, we do this because we love to do it. Never lose sight of that.

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