Web development and free and open source software (FOSS) have gone hand in hand since the beginning of the web. Popular scripting languages and web development frameworks such as PHP, Rails and Python are all open source, and many of the most popular platforms built on top of them, like WordPress and Drupal, are too.

Open source has leveled the playing field by reducing the costs of creating software and web services, as well as nurturing innovation and sharing in the web development community.

However, even though the languages and platforms are free — and infrastructure to host them on are getting cheaper and cheaper by the minute thanks to cloud services and affordable hosting solutions like virtual private servers — a booming economy has evolved around the development of products and services for use with open source software.

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Project Details:

Marc Paper Scissor needed a new website to coincide with his cover story on local magazine’s WeMerge‘s Spring 2011 issue. The new website features a blog, updated artwork galleries, and header/navigation icons showing Marc’s signature art style.

About Marc Paper Scissor:

Marc Paper Scissor is a South Florida based artist best known for his work with cut paper. He uses only color cardstock paper, regular scissors (no-exacto knifes), glue stick, a black sharpie to create his art. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries, music festivals and many different venues, as well as used for album art, show posters, murals, T-shirts, and charity auctions.

 

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