Welcome to The Search Party Graphics home page. - Web page backgrounds and email stationery for use on your web pages, desktop and emails. These graphics are unique to Search Party Graphics and subjects range from dogs to cats to famous people to flowers and plants, also included are some americana, birds and lots of fun backgrounds. The Webmaster resources section includes tutorials and filter resources as well as downloadable dll files.






Fine Art Gallery

Fine Art Gallery - includes art by Soan, Pergola, Ramos, Tate, Nelson, Animals, Sports and some pink panther animation cels together with woody woodpecker sericels plus lots more interesting art.

Full Alphabetical list by artist's name

Search Party now has its now own Fine Art Gallery In the Gallery there is a wide selection of Limited Edition Works of Art. Serigraphs, Lithographs, Cartoon Sericels and original cartoon Cels. Some of these will increase in value. Nearly all have a certificate of authenticity and have been signed and numbered by the Artists.


Pink Panther animation Cels - Original hand painted cels used in the production of the Pink Panther Cartoons. These are a real gem for collectors of cartoon art - the pre-production pencil drawings are inluded with some cels. It is very likely that some cels will increase in value. So if you are an avid cartoon fan this is your opportunity to own a little piece of real cartoon history!

Sericels
Sericels are hand made copies of animations cels, using a silk screen process with high quality inks, the colours are very vibrant and durable.
Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, Betty Boop. Pink Panther, Taz, Speedy & Sylvester cartoons sericels are available in the Gallery.
A very special Photo Montage Signed by The Boxer Ken Norton includes a Taz Sericel. A real treasure for Boxing fans. The Montage celebrates the match in 1973 when he earned the NABF heavyweight from Muhammad Ali.

Serigraphs prints are original works of art made individually by hand. Not be confused with commercially published reproduction prints which (even though they may be signed and numbered) are merely copies of existing artwork. Nor should they be confused with 'giclee prints which are computer-generated copies of existing artwork: 'giclee is simply a French word for 'inkjet'.

Helen Anikst, Susan Andreason, Jim Collins, He Deguang, Alex Meilichson, Ron Mondz, Ester Myatlov, Jose Carlog Ramos, Donola Roberts, Rober Rosenberg, James Scoppettone - all these artist have reproduced their work in serigraph form and are available in the Gallery. All hand signed with certificates of Authenticity.

Donald Blakney's wildlife prints, Anderson's Patriotic 'Stars and Stripes', Chin's wonderful colourful owl - together with Mort Kunstler's 'USA Track & Field' can all be found in the gallery. For golf fans Victor Spahn's stunning picture of Nancy Lopez in full swing is a must.

Other works include floral prints, animal prints such as Ramos's fantasy horses, Linnea Pergola's Animated Colorful scenic prints , Oberstein's clown print. Basketball fans there is Mardon's Heavenly Hoops. Helen Anikst's wonderful serigraph print Morning Lillies is there too.




Jewellery & Gift Store

Hearts, Crosses, Crucifixes, Angels & Saints All the jewellery on this page are hearts, crosses, crucifixes, angels or saints. There are designs to suit all ages.
With prices starting from as low as $18.50 inclusive of priority US shipping, no so called special offers only to be caught at check out with a $10.00 handling charge.


$16.95 page All jewellery on this page is $16.95 inclusive of Priority US shipping, no catches at the check out and no so called special offers only to be caught at check out with a $10.00 handling charge.

$18.95 page
All jewellery on this page is $18.95 inclusive of Priority US shipping, no catches at the check out and no so called special offers only to be caught at check out with a $10.00 handling charge.

$26.95 page All jewellery on this page is $26.95 inclusive of Priority US shipping, no catches at the check out and no so called special offers only to be caught at check out with a $10.00 handling charge.

Playboy jewellery and watches are true to the spirit of Playboy, today they are a romantic symbol enjoyed by youngsters and adults alike.

Playboy jewellery
and watches are true to the spirit of Playboy, today they have become a romantic symbol enjoyed by youngsters and adults.

Trinket Boxes Gifts and collectables page
Trinket boxes, perfect gift for ladies of all ages and all occassions. Often given by Brides to their Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids. For the hostess at a function or dinner party as a thank you present.


Betty Boop Memorabilia and Gifts page - Cartoon Sericels, watches and Limited Edition Prints
Betty Boops Gifts and Memorabilia page

Betty Boop Memorabilia and Gifts page - Cartoon Sericels, watches and Limited Edition Prints.

Marcel Drucker Watches with their unique colourful style and 3 year warranty Marcel Drucker watches are a great gift. Ladies with larger wrist will appreciate the generous length of their straps.


Disney Watches fun for all the family. All the watches are of good quality and show various disney cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Alice in Wonderland etc.

Gents Watches - perfect for gifts. Nice selection which includes an Elvis Presley Guitar shaped watch. Look out too for a beautiful Tonino Lamborghini watch with a super price. Also watch sets for younger men and boys. Looking for a nice pocket watch these too are available here.

Ladies Watches With prices starting from $16.95 including US post & shipping, these watches are great value. A large variety of makes including Marco Max, Dufonte, Pamela Anderson, Ian Daniels and also Elvis Presley watches for ladies.

Biker/Goth Watches Leather strap watches full of goulish fun, some bones to rattle and spikes create the matching look for pit bull owners.



Planning to celebrate 4th of July - if so check out our patriotic 4th July Costume Jewellery.

Newly available fun and novelty costume jewellery includes stars and stripes set - apple and nautical themed jewellery
Stars & Stripes jewellery - perfect for the 4th of July. Delightful apple themed jewellery set. For the sailing fans a nautical set. All at very good prices and make great gifts for friends and family.

Newly available sterling silver animal necklaces      Newly available sterling silver animal Earrings

Check out SPG's range of budget animal jewellery perfect for gifts and well as a little treat for yourself all at very reasonable prices which include shipping.


Web Page Backgrounds
Email Stationery & Graphics

Site Map List of all valid site pages as of 1st Feb. '10


free fun and novelty background downloads- this is where you will find holiday backgrounds and also cartoon backgrounds, very colourful made with children in mind.    Cat backgrounds - backgrounds made from works of artists such as knip, wain, and boulanger. Other made from vintage postcards and advertising. This collection is presently being re-worked

Dog backgrounds - These backgrounds are based mainly on the works of animal artists various breeds are shown including afghans, briard, bulldog, collie and more.    free animal and wildlife background downloads - All sorts of animals from lions and tigers through to snakes, insects owls and parrots varying from update to update.

A collection of email staionary, web page backgrounds and wallpaper made from the bird drawing of Edward Lear. Includes Owls, Eagles and Parrots.    Bird backgrounds downloads - Bird lovers will find Tawny and Barn owls together with a falcon, kestrel and hawk. Also a hyacinth parrot, linnet and a pelican.

Horse lover backgrounds downloads - backgrounds made from works of art by artists such as Bonheur, Thiele stubbs etc.    Peter Rabbit email backgrounds made from the original drawings by Beatrix Potter

Frederic Remington's Western Americans - backgrounds made from the works of Remington who spent many years recording the opening up of western America in paintings and other illustrations.    Native American Indian backgrounds made from the original drawings by Karl Bodmer

free flowers and plants backgrounds downloads - a variety of flower and leaf backgrounds includes roses, herbs, poppies and orchids.    A super collection of Redoute's roses taken from prints of the 1800's.

A superb collection of Orchids taken from prints of the 1700's onwards.    Baseball backgrounds downloads - backgrounds made from tobacco cards, art prints and other sources. Includes Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Johnson and Welch.

Fishing backgrounds made from the works of various victorian natural history artists and other illustrations.

Fun Downloads
Made with children in mind, these backgrounds are cartoons, holiday, pictures etc. Free for personal use varying with each update.

Cat Downloads
Cat backgrounds made from works of artists such as knip, wain, and boulanger. Other made from vintage postcards and advertising. This collection is presently being re-worked.

Dog Downloads
New Page! New dog downloads together with what must be the webs largest selection of dog breed background graphics. Be prepared to spend some time in this section, it is a must for dog lovers of all breeds.

Animal Downloads
Animals include lions, tigers, birds, horses, monkeys, snakes, spiders, bears, horses, owls and butterflies.

Edward Lear's Birds
A collection of email staionary, web page backgrounds and wallpaper made from the bird drawing of Edward Lear. Includes Owls, Eagles and Parrots.

Bird Downloads
New Page! made from the works of natural history artists of the 18th and 19th century. Gould, Lear, Donovan, Catesby, Edwards, Audubon, Risenthal and others, not forgetting of course that most popular of artists dear old 'Anon'.

Horse Downloads
Horse lover backgrounds downloads and collection - backgrounds made from works of art by artists such as Bonheur, Thiele stubbs etc.

Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit email backgrounds made from the original drawings by Beatrix Potter the collection includes a copy of the story text.

Remington's Wild West
Frederic Remington's Western Americans - backgrounds made from the works of Remington who spent many years recording the opening up of western America in paintings and other illustrations.

Bodmer's Native Americans
Native American Indian backgrounds made from the original drawings by the exceptionally talented Karl Bodmer.

Flower Downloads
Flower lovers these backgrounds feature roses, gazanias, anemone, lilies and begonias amongst the downloads. Unique and colourful.

Redoute's Rose Art
Rose lovers will love this collection of Redoute's roses. the collection includes the Damask rose, the Yellow rose of Texas, Apocathery rose and more.
These backgrounds have been made from 'Les Roses' published between 1817 and 1824 and 'Choix des plus belles fleurs' which was published in 36 parts with 144 plates circa 1827-1833.

Orchid Collection
A superb collection of Orchids taken from prints of the 1700's onwards. Great for use in Emails as well as web page backgrounds.

Baseball Downloads
From various sources including tobacco T206 series cards, prints from 1869, through to 1919. Playing cards and comercial advertising - includes a Babe Ruth Rookie card and an 1869 print of the Red Stockings.

These borders and backgrounds are unique to the Search Party. They would make a very unusual gift.



Muted Backgrounds

These pages show the graphics with grey toning and also samples of colour tinted backgrounds.

Click for Cat Muted Backgrounds - low budget backgrounds for small catteries and breeders. There are siamese cats, tortoiseshells, kittens playing, ragdolls and a chinchilla plus lots more.   Go here for muted dog breed backgrounds - includes borzois, bulldogs, collies, cairns, dachshunds and lots more including a background of a dog skeleton together with one of a dog's skull.

Click for Muted tile backgrounds of horses - included shetland pony, highland pony, cart horse, and pictures of tack and horse equipment, also jumps and zebras.   Click for Muted tile backgrounds of plants and flowers - includes roses, grapes, orchids, hibiscus, lilies, irises together with fruits such as apples and pears.

These seamless muted backgrounds are optomised for web pages. Cat backgrounds include breeds such as persian and siamese and kittens. Horse backgrounds include zebras with breeds such as shetland and arab together with pictures of tack, jumps and general graphics of horses and riders. Plants and Flowers include roses, orchids and grapes. Not all the Dog Breed backgrounds are up yet, so far there are afghans, collies, bulldog and others up to the letter 'J' - would you believe there are over 400 breeds of dogs!




 The collections index page. Subjects include horses, cats, baseball, fishing, baseball, botanical flowers, roses, Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabit and Wain's Catland art.
Collections Index

Louis Wain's Catland Art
Henrietta Knip's Cats
The Fishing Collection

Lovers In Art Collection
Lovers in Art has been moved to it's own domain and will open in a new window.

Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit, a great collection for sending emails to children and for
Cat lovers there is Knip's Cats - Knip's pictures are delightful. Also Wain's wonderful dressed cats from Catland.
The Fishing Collection shows how beautiful fish can be, it is hard to believe that the backgrounds are made from works of art and not photographs.




Tutorials and other webmaster resources index. Includes tutorial on resizing in PSP7, Adding water to graphics using Flaming Pear Flood Filter, Using Backgrounds in Outlook Express as well as a page containing lots of filter resources
Tuts and Stuff


The Tuts and Stuff pages contain tutorials for resizing graphics, using backgrounds in Outlook Express and changing picture using The Flamming Pear flood filter. Includes links for filter.



The dll files- here you can download DXTMSFT.dll, KERNEL32.dll, VBruntime and other dlls files
DLLs downloads page


Do you ever get those horrible messages telling you so politely that it cannot find this or that .dll file and other error messages. Download some of the commonest files which go missing. Includes - MSVCRT40.dll VBRUN300.dll and DirectX2D.dll files.

This page is no longer being maintained and will be removed in the near future.

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The Links Pages
Lots to see and do here so if you have time why not take a look maybe go to see 'Wombainia or the 'Rattery' or maybe your interest lie with the black bear. Just a couple of the links.

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 click here to see The Search Party's awards - 9 pages of awards, maybe you would like to apply for some of these awards for your site.

Links pages index - lots of links, many fun links as well as useful links for webmasters. Cat, dog and wildlife links together with animal and other artists links, horse links and music link. Take time to check out the lucky dip page, some unusual sites are to be found there.

Linking details and banners.

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Web Page Backgrounds - Email Stationery - Borders - Web Resources - Tutorials
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Fine Art Gallery - Pink Panther - Donald Blakney - Gigi Bolden - Mort Kunstler - Azoulay
Jewellery ladies & gents Disney Watches - Silver Animals - Trinket Boxes - Betty Boop