Let me say out the outset that this is not a paid ad. I tried a product, I liked it, and I’m sharing with you what I found out. I don’t do blog ads.

Okay, that said, let’s move on.

Like a lot of people, I spend a significant amount of time in front of my computer. So, like a lot of people, I spend a little time making my desktop–my computer desktop, not my actual desktop, which is a mess–look nice. For a couple of years, I have used desktop artwork from a talented artist named Vladislav Gerasimov. You can find his Web site here: http://www.vladstudio.com/home. I learned of him through a graphic artist I work with, and I really like Vlad’s work.

Vlad recently teamed up with Jury Gerasimov (I assume they’re related) of softshape on the Chameleon Clock–a piece of software developed by Jury that turns the standard Windows tray clock into an artistic and useful tool. However, with Chameleon Clock, you also can have Wallpaper Clocks: desktop artwork that actually keeps the date and time.

Some of the wallpaper clocks are bright and colorful, others dark and brooding. Some are more functional, others just fun to look at. But all of them keep time on your desk top, and they’re all beautifully done.  Together, the Gerasimovs have created  a great add-on to the Windows environment.

Give them a try by going here: http://www.softshape.com.