FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcing the Black and White 2007 Art Exhibition Auburn, AL - February 1, 2007 -- Design Concepts Unlimited, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will begin it's International Exhibition online at PhotosandArt.com for the theme of Black and White on February 1, 2007. This exhibition will remain online for a period of one year until February 28, 2008. We are very pleased to announce the winning artists and their mediums to be showcased within the exhibition: Mike Cavaroc from Phoenix, AZ (USA) - Photography Donna Corless from Sacile, Italy - Photography Jon Cox from Unionville, PA (USA) - Photography Karl Gaetjens from Petion-Ville, Haiti - Digital Shelley Jones from Florence, Kentucky (USA) - Photography Cynthia Mckinney from Decatur, AL - Photography Brian Powell from Vancouver BC, Canada - Photography Bruce Richardson from Midlothian, Virginia (USA) - Photography Rosspilot from Suffern, New York (USA) - Aerial Photography The BEST OF SHOW WINNER was announced: Brian Powell for his collection of Black and White photography. Curator's Choice Awards were presented to Bruce Richardson for his photographs entitled "Fall Morning" and "Dark Rushmore", Rosspilot for his photograph entitled "Tribute", and Karl Gaetjens for his black and white abstract work entitled "Free". Brian Powell has been shooting professionally since he was 21 years old. He has gained a reputation as a master Black & White printer, working and consulting with a broad range of photographers and artists. "The images presented in this gallery were shot with a Leica M4 on Kodak Black & White Infrared film. I experimented with many developers and eventually mixed my own in order to manage the contrast and tonal range of this exceptional film", said Brian. Photographer Lee Ross, known as "Rosspilot", has been flying for more than 30 years. He has established himself as a specialist in acquiring images from his small single-engine airplane, and his work can be found hanging on walls in almost every country in the world and in every corner of the United States. Ross began selling his photographs in Soho, where he continues to display them on weekends. His images have been published in Europe and the United States. Ross is National Vice-President of the Professional Aerial Photographer's Association, International and has served on the Board of Directors for the last 3 years. Last February, he was awarded the designation, "Master Aerial Photographer". In 2002, his image, "Tribute" was awarded "Best Technical Achievement" by his colleagues in the Aerial Pro International Forum. Karl Gaetjens has been working as an Architect as his career, however, in 2003, he discovered digital art. He describes his passion in his artwork, "To illuminate the profane, that beyond the incoherent masala of shapes and colors, the artist can awaken within the observer, intense sensations and sublime emotions, he becomes a catalyst of sorts, by his complicity, initiating a unique internal quest rising from his emotions...A new dream dawns, voyage experiences alive with renewed intensity at every turn. To fulfill this commitment, the artist must seek out to seduce the viewers by what he named: "DIGITAL LYRIC ABSTRACTION" Bruce Richardsons' background in theatre taught him many lessons about art and presentation. His formal training and experience is as a scenic artist. Bruce says "I think I have a point of view to share and work to give the presentation to my audience. My images reflect my view of the world. Some real...some imagined. To photograph - is to capture the scene and tell a story from your point of view..." Design Concepts Unlimited, Inc. -- A Woman-Owned Small Business which focuses on art and photography from around the world. Contact: Donna Corless Company: Design Concepts Unlimited, Inc. Telephone: 334-826-7728 Email: sales@PhotosandArt.com Website: http://www.PhotosandArt.com [Announcement - Donna Corless - 6Ko - 2007]

BIOGRAPHY PERSONAL: Born: 1964 Oklahoma City, OK Education: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1986 Auburn, AL REPRESENTATION: Design Concepts Unlimited, Inc. ARTIST STATEMENT: "My art is inspired from my travels and primarily expresses the unique views of architecture, geometric lines, or tropical subjects that I love to see and portray." Donna has been creative since her early childhood. She came from a creative family where her mother was an artist as well as her two grandfathers. Donna won her first art award when she was 12 years old. She was raised as an Air Force dependent and had the opportunity to travel overseas with her family and lived in places like the Azores, Phillippines, Turkey, and Bermuda. She was torn between business and art while in school. Although, she pursued a business career until 1995, she felt drawn back to her creative side. In 1999, she started to photograph her travels more seriously and in 2000, she began experimenting with various techiques using computer software with her images while living in Italy. She felt compelled to integrate the computer technology that she had learned with her artwork. She combines her love for creating and photography with her passion for travel to create her own collection of black & white photos, color photos, and digital artwork and imagery which she calls Digital Watercolors. Currently, she focuses primarily on her architectural and travel photography. Donna shares her passion for art with her husband who is also an architect and artist. They currently live in a Villa in Northern Italy. Artist Mediums: Digital Watercolor and Photography Subjects: Architecture, travel, flowers, and coastal scenes. Exhibitions and Recent Events of Interest 2007 Featured Artist in Art.com January 2007 Black and White 2007 Online exhibition at Photosandart.com, Feb. 1, 2007 - Jan. 28, 2007. Abstracts 2007 Online exhibition at Photosandart.com, Jan. 1, 2007 - Dec. 31, 2007. 2006 Landscapes 2006 Online exhibition at Photosandart.com, Dec. 1, 2006 - Nov. 30, 2007. Reflections 2006 Online exhibition at Photosandart.com, Nov. 1, 2006 - Oct. 31, 2007. Friends and Art, 4 person show, Villa Cattaneo, San Quirino, Italy, July 15-30, 2006. Donna Corless - Amalfi Coast at Night, selected as NOMINEE in the Professional Architectural Category by the International Color Awards, Masters of Color Photography by a panel of the most esteemed creative professionals in photography and art, from National Geographic Channel in Washington DC to Vogue and the Fine Art Society in London. Beverly Hills, California, May 7, 2006. Featured Artist in Original Art and Photography at Art.com, January, April, July, and October 2006. 2005 Aviano BX, Aviano, Italy - January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December 2005 Bella Befana Bazaar, Aviano, Italy - October 2005 Primavera Bazaar, Aviano, Italy - May 2005 2005 National Juried Photo Competition: Through a Lens, The Human Element, Juried by Michael Collopy, Coastal Arts League, Half Moon Bay, CA - March 10 - May 9, 2005 Juried Exhibition: OpenArt 2005, Sale del Bramante, Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy - January 2005 2004 Aviano Minimall, Aviano, Italy - June, July, August, September, October, November, December 2004 Bella Befana Bazaar, Aviano, Italy - October 2004 Juried Photography Exhibition: Pic Nic di Ceolini 2004 - Theme: Architecture, Ceolini, Italy - May 2004 Primavera Bazaar, Aviano, Italy - May 2004 2003 Published in "The Artful Home" book by Guild.com - 2003 Bella Bafana Bazaar, Aviano, Italy - October 2003  2002 Thirteenth National Juried Exhibition: A Curator's Choice Winner, Viridian Artist Inc. Juried by Robert Rosenblum, Curator of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. June 25 through July 12, 2002. [Biography - Donna Corless - 7Ko]