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From: "Helenl" <helen@hjay.freeserve.co.uk>
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Subject: What kind of art is this please?
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Hi

I am very new to ascii art etc, so please be patient

Someone sent me an email with a signature like this


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   ((��.��  ..��   -:�:-
  -:�:-    ((��.��* Helen* ..� ���))  -:�:-
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                              -:�:-    ((��.��*

Does this type of art have a name?  Where can I find other examples?

I've search the net but can only find ascii pictures.  I'm not sure what
words to put into the search engine to find this sort of thing

Many thanks
Helen