Related Links
The following are links to web sites of artists, companies and organizations having close business or service relationships with Lightray Photoimagery or Don Bristow.
International Institute of SPORT (IIOS)
The International Institute of SPORT is a Texas-based non-profit that advocates for people with disabilities in underdeveloped countries. More information about IIOS can be found on the footer of this page. Part of the financial support of IIOS comes from CHAOTICA sales.
Image Wizards
Image Wizards is the company that produces CHAOTICA from the image files created by Lightray Photoimagery. AluminArte™ by Image Wizards is the high definition photographic imaging technology that is demanded by CHAOTICA, and without AluminArte™, CHAOTICA would not exist. Unlike imaging processes that print on top of a coating applied to the paper, Image Wizards embeds the image into the coated finish of the aluminum. The result is a much wider gamut of colors that are richer and brighter than traditional professional grade prints.
Art by Ruth Greenup
Ruth Greenup is an accomplished artist in oil, acrylic, charcoal and watercolors. Ruth's work inspired Don Bristow in the 90's, and nothing was better than to attend one of her well-attended art receptions in Sacramento. Ruth and Don exhibited together a several times. Ruth's prayers and encouragement have sustained Don for over a decade.
Art by Claudia Alvarez
Claudia Alvarez is a master in ceramics and mixed-media. Don Bristow had the opportunity to photograph Claudia's ceramic children in San Francisco, and Don's photographs were included as part of an exhibit of Claudia's work at Gallery W in Sacramento. Claudia greatly influenced and encouraged Don early in his art-related endeavors.
Innovation Advancing Education (IAE)
Innovation Advancing Education in Tyler, Texas, prepares students to better compete in the 21st century international job market by teaching critical and creative thinking skills. IAE's director Alfonso Ippolito represents CHAOTICA to the Dallas and Tyler arts communities, while Don Bristow is the Small Business Advisor to IAE.
Giraphics
Established 1987, Giraphics was one of the first desktop publishing companies in East Texas. Today, Giraphics specializes in logo design and the design of marketing and sales literature from conception to final printed output. Lightray Websites utilizes Giraphics for business card, banner and brochure printing, while Giraphics utilizes Lightray Websites to provide website design services to their clients.
Arts & Humanities Council of East Texas (AHCET)
The Arts and Humanities Council of East Texas is a non-profit organization with a mission of fostering arts education to underprivileged youth and encouraging cultural diversity by way of the arts in the Tyler/East Texas area. Don Bristow is a board member of AHCET.
Energy One Management
Energy One Management is a rapidly growing energy management and consulting firm based in Plano, Texas. The goal of Energy One is to manage, monitor and reduce energy costs for homeowners and companies. Founder and senior energy consultant Louis Lenckus has transported CHAOTICA to several of our exhibits. Don Bristow is a Certified Energy Consultant for Energy One Management.
Via-Search
Via-Search is an internet marketing company in Tyler, Texas that offers creative, cost effective, internet marketing solutions.
Tumblr
CHAOTICA blog on Tumblr.
Fine Art America
Don Bristow listing at Fine Art America.
The Arts Map
Don Bristow listing at The Arts Map.
50% of the proceeds from the sale of CHAOTICA is designated to the International Institute of SPORT (IIOS). The mission of IIOS is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in the less economically developed countries worldwide. IIOS advocates for disabled people in areas of public access, education, integration, job skills, physical rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation and disaster relief. IIOS engages children and adults in art projects geared to developing an understanding of disability. IIOS helps disabled people become employees and business owners and represents disabled artists in the world art market. IIOS provides art supplies, medical supplies and mobility devices. IIOS is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Texas.