Accessing MySQL BLOB columns using Visual Basic 6 - Describes in-depth how to access BLOB columns on a MySQL server using Visual Basic 6 and the ADO Stream Object. Blob columns store binary data such as images. - http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/vb-blob-handling.html
VBMySQL.com - Dedicated to combining Visual Basic with MySQL. Includes Articles, Sample Code, Forums, Presentations, and an informative Blog. - http://www.vbmysql.com/
JC Persistence Framework - An O/R database mapping layer for VS.NET and VB6. Based on Scott Amblers design. [Open source, GPL] - http://jcframework.sourceforge.net/
DB Build Net - A generator browses database (Oracle, Access) and builds 3 VB Net Modules : Classes, Data Manager, Data Access. It can generate also Oracle stored. - http://www.azurit2010.com/