Most of the pieces in this collection are "generative art"; imagery created with the use of fractal and other algorithms such as "Strange Attractors" (I love that name).
When creating imagery using fractal tools, the process is a mixture of intent (what do I want to visualize), and the exploration of nearly infinite mathematical structures. With experience you learn some of the secrets of the fractal you are exploring, so that you have a clue where to look for the imagery you wish to generate. Often the fractal will tell you a story that captures your imagination, resulting in an image born of spontaneity.
Once you have "found" the source of your inspiration, traditional artistic methods come into play. As in photography, the subject must be framed in a composition; a portrait, close-up, wide angle landscape, etcetera. As with more conventional computer graphics, the subject must be colored, surface attributes applied, virtual lights utilized to create the desired illumination, and then the necessary "render passes" must be generated to create the desired final image.
These pieces are really the fruit of mathematics, photography, lighting, painting, compositing, and imagination.
Thanks for looking
Brian Samuels , October 2011