Company History

Founded in New Castle, Indiana, Data Art Company, Inc. was incorporated in April 1999 and moved into its first location at The Landing (South Memorial Drive) that July. In the spring of 2003 the business moved to its final location at 47 Midway Drive. Throughout its five-year run, the company remain locally owned and operated, and was a proud member of the New Castle - Henry County Chamber of Commerce.

In November 1999, Data Art launched EZ-Look.com® -- an online website directory and information guide for Henry County. Due to the immediate success of EZ-Look, the company became known as EZ-Look Websites & Advertising in 2000.

EZ-Look no longer provides services to clients. However, the EZ-Look Community Website for Henry County, Indiana is alive and well, with plans for future expansion.

Past Clients

At the height the company's success, EZ-Look designed and maintained the websites of several Henry County businesses and organizations, including:

Anderson Lock & Security, Classic Quilting Studio, Crawford Coatings, Country Trails Western Store, Henry County Builders Association, Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Henry County Stride & Ride, Henry County Postcards, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, L & L Plastics, Maintenance Repair Service, Mayberry In The Midwest, Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, New Castle Henry County Chamber of Commerce, New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation, New Castle Noon Optimists, Perdue Refrigeration, Pro Green Inc., Properties Unlimited, Raintree Home Inspection, R.E. Construction & Maintenance Services, Smith's Jewelers, Steve Alford All-American Inn, Walnut Ridge Family RV Sales, and White's Welding & Machining.

Many of these websites still retain the original EZ-Look graphic design and site structure. Unfortunately, maintaining so many sites (and not having enough capital to expand or hire employees) was difficult for one person to do, so formal website design operations ended in early 2004. The EZ-Look.com community website remains, and is updated frequently. The message board has grown particularly popular, and plans to expand EZ-Look.com are in the works.

"I wish to thank the many clients who believed in me and made owning a business a worthwhile experience -- it was a unique opportunity, and one for which I'm extremely grateful. Many thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding, and for your friendship." -- James Thurston

About The Founder

A lifelong resident of Henry County and a New Castle graduate, James Thurston founded Data Art Company in 1999. James previously attended Ball State University on a journalism scholarship, and has a strong background in writing, advertising, graphic design, and the Internet. In addition to managing the business and overseeing all creative projects, James was involved in the community as a member of the New Castle Noon Optimists, New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. James is currently a school bus driver for New Castle Schools and has returned to Ball State to pursue a career in teaching. He enjoys his studies, travel, the Internet, and spending time with family and friends.

© 1999-2005 Data Art Company, Inc.