About this Website
Purpose
This website was created to provide users with graphic, web design, and research resources and to showcase my fractals and other artwork.
Why Literary Spring?
In 2005 I titled my first layout draft "Dreaming of Spring". As a library and information science professional, I decided to include both pathfinders and design resources. I wanted a domain name that fit the expanded content of the website and was likely to fit future expansions, but did not sound overly commercial.
Credits
The textures and patterns were created using Photoshop CS2 and a few of the oldest resources were created using Paint Shop Pro 9. Most stock photographs are posted unaltered except for resizing. In a few case I have cropped the image slightly and/or adjusted levels.
The Fractals were made using Apophysis (versions 2.02, 2.05Beta2, 2.06, 2.06 3d, 2.07, 2.08, 2.08beta2, 3d 2.08, or 7X) or Fractal Explorer. Download and additional information about Apophysis is available at Apophysis.org. Additional credits are listed on my fractal page. Download and information about Fractal Explorer is available at the Official Site.
Many of the pathfinders are edits of pathfinders I originally created for my graduate classes, jobs, friends and family. Any additional credits will be noted on a specific page of this website or added in future updates to this page.
I have tried to ensure that the material on this site respects other people's copyright and terms of use. However, if you think that material on this website violates your copyright please contact me using the contact link on the sidebar. Please include any links or references if available showing your ownership of the material.
Quality Control and Accessibility
This website has been checked in Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8. The main domain passed the automatic verification at Cynthia Says for Section 508. It also passes the WCAG- Priority 1, 2, and 3 check and the "Alternate Text Quality Report". The site has also been tested using Colorblind Filter and while it may not be as attractive with certain forms of colorblindness it should still be readable.
The site is intended to be viewable at resolutions 1280 X 790 and greater. The blog should be easily viewable on a mobile device. The xhtml has been validated and the CSS validates except for the CCS3 which is not yet accepted by the validator. This site should be easily viewable on browsers that do not support CSS3, most notably Internet Explorer, but the design will look slightly different.
About the webmistress
I have a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters in Library and Information Science. I started learning web design in 1996 in order to design a website for a student group. As webmaster jobs usually offered flexible hours I thought it would also be a good job skill for a part-time job while in school. During the past few years I have found that I also enjoy digital photography, creating fractals, and graphic design.
Hosting
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Privacy
I am a strong believer in the ability of people to view material on the internet without having personally identifying information collected. I do collect non-personal mass statistical information including information about browsers, screen size, etc for design decisions (ie what percentage of people use Internet Explorer, what percentage have a 800 X 600 monitor, etc).
Website Statistics
As of May 25, 2010 Literary Spring has 200+ textures, 600+ patterns, 750+ fractals, 50+ stock photographs, 20+ stock renders, 80+ web graphics, 25 wallpapers, and 40+ brush sets.
Around the Web
I have listed some of the brushes and patterns from this website on Brusheezy, textures on Photoshop Roadmap, and stock photographs on Morguefile and Stockvault. I am Beckyspring on Twitter. I am Spring Dreams at Deviant Art.
Disclaimer
While I have tried to check the material on this site for compatibility (and have made note of incompatibilities when I am aware of them) I am not responsible for technical problems resulting or possibility resulting from the use of materials from this website nor am I responsible for the content you create using materials from this website. The opinions expressed on this website are my own and do not reflect on Dreamhost nor on any current or previous employers.
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