A Tiger for Mea (Photoshop) www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php
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I have been drawing since I was 11, some 33 years ago.
My 6th grade teacher, Mr. Knoss, was a great artist and I greatly admired his illustrations. He encouraged me to pursue my artistic interests at a crucial time in my development.
My High School art teacher "Vern", was also a great influence. He always challenged me to try different things.
I was lucky that my parents were very supportive of my interest in art. I studied at The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1986-1990). Where I was humbled by many great artists that were far more talented than I. There it was that I rounded out my fine art skills, and then chose to major in Media Arts. Studied film, video and sound. Learned all the skills needed to shoot, direct, edit those mediums.
While pursuing a Media Arts major, I discovered computer graphics, still in it's infancy. This is where I came to an Epiphany. Here was a new medium, that incorporated everything I had previously learned into one new medium. Not only that, but it had new dimensions, interactivity, feedback, randomness, AI. I was hooked.
The next 17 years I learned and grew with the industry. Learning everything from how to create and manipulate digital imagery and create animations, to interface design and interactive authoring. My day job is an Information Architect, a fancy term for software interface design.
A few years back, my wife and I hit on some difficult times (As many people do) and it was during a very dark time in our lives that I discovered what became Renderosity, Initially I posted work, merely as a way to get myself back into the discipline of making new art.
I was delighted to find a world-wide community of talented artists, exchanging ideas and art!! I was thrilled! I have learned so much from you, and your art has brightened up my world. I am lucky to have made some great friends here, and I aim to do tributes to all of you!
Somanyartistssolittletime! ; )
I use this gallery as an online journal, and put all of my "Brain-droppings" here, over 400 images.
To see "The best" of my work, you can use the portals on my gallery page or go to my website:
www.abrainteractive.com
Comments (18)
Tedz
What a cracker....bloody grouse Mate!
sackrat
Very nice. Now,.......turn off the computer and go outside for awhile.
Lorraine
too cool....the image is a fascinating thing..you were able to re-create fire-works ...transform spheres in animation...you are a wizard for sure!...for these do not any longer "look" like spheres but instead they are fireworks...too cool
VigilAnnie
Really cool, nice job on the fireworks, and fireworks put almost anyone in a good mood.
butterfly_fish
OK, consider my mind blown. That is just perfect! V
EngleWolf
Outstanding work on this!! The spheres are placed perfectly for this blasting effect!!! Just Awesome !!!!!!!!! :o)
robotalk
Spectacular work ! You have achieved your goal perfectly !! a wonderful treat..Thanks for creating and sharing this excellent splendor !!
TwoPynts
Hahah, wow, all Bryce. That is something else! I would not have had the patience. :)
Enmos
This is beautiful, well done !!! I didnt even know this could be done with bryce, but then again i dont know a whole lot about bryce to begin with lol ;o)
soffy
wow this is just fantastic,wonderful fire work and excellently doneV
tibet2004uk
Oh fabulous!!! Surely one of my fav from u so far!!! This is totally wicked!!!
logiloglu
gorgeous. your animation is wonderful.looks very realistic. excellent done,Eric. bravo #:O)
cynlee
ooooooooooh, ahhhhhhhhhhh, oooooooooooh, ahhhhhhhhhh :D
castaneda
Amazing. How cool. Excellent. Just sitting here watching endlessly
dashboard_jehovah
Timing and fade effects are all perfectly sequenced!...Awesome, and simply amazing work! Your mind definately works in wondrous ways!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Perfect... the motion is so realistic !
Burpee
I have a friend that makes and sells moving jigsaw puzzles. This is fantastic! I must learn to do this so I can make up an image for him. You are such an inspiration!
Margana
Looks perfect Eric.Bet it would look great in different colors.I hope one day you elaborate on this.With some rockets perhaps?(Hope I didn't ask something impossible.I have no idea what the limitations are with this type of work,lol.)-M :)