As you may have seen, we stocked up some new default backgrounds for you to choose from, if your personal background image isn’t quite ready.  These backgrounds are part of a larger collection by AOL Artists.

According to Nikki Macaluso, Manager of the AOL Artists program:

AOL is dedicated to creativity and supporting the artistic community by actively commissioning artists from around the world. We are showcasing their work globally and our artist community is growing daily as we continue to discover talented individuals to work with. AOLArtists.com was launched in May 2010 to showcase this incredible talent. We have worked with 83 artists and commissioned 219 pieces of art as canvases to be featured attached to our brand identity. With the AOL Artists program, we are empowering artists, creativity and innovation.

To learn more about the backgrounds and the artists who created them, head to AOLArtists.com.