Inspired by the anime Serial Experiments: Lain, I began developing a theme for Windows XP with a boot screen, and a login sequence similar to Lain's Navi computer. In the beginning, it was a simple theme, but I began using a 3d desktop application, using the backdrops from the theme to enter various 'rooms' of icons. When the development of the application went south, I just used the backgrounds and boot screen for my personal use.
I ran across the images while cleaning out a hard drive and was really surprised at how the art turned out. The 3d application allowed for lighting the backdrop, and as such, I didn't have to worry so much about how bright these pictures were. If you can imagine a 40% darker contrast on them, with floating icons on top, that's what it was like. While they may be too chaotic to use as backgrounds now, they're fun to look at. :)
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