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 (29)
Lorraine
lol...what a great way to start the day...
EngleWolf
Yes!!! Thanx for the morning smile!!! :o)
Druidstorm
Outstanding piece of animation that truly brings a smile...EXCELLENT and well worth the banging of one's head of the keyboard...Bravo!!!...:))
TwoPynts
Heheh, what a fun way to celebrate Hump Day! I sure hope this person appreciates how much effort you are putting into this "tribute". You must be really working those brain cells in overdrive! ;]
robotalk
Very lovable and cute--nice invention--and animation that lightens the spirit --very nice !!
ann0314
Very cute...I have animated this little guy too but last one I did he was um making bad hand gestures cuz personally I thought it was funny LOL...I love his grin in this and I love watching your animations so I am sure all the struggle and strife will pay off :O) HUGS!!! :O)
tibet2004uk
LOL!!! Adorable and so very well done!!!! I love that Sunny character of urs!!! Wicked work Eric!!
VigilAnnie
Very cute. Your animations always put a smile on my face.
prog
I love your animations!!!! They always put a smile on my face!!!! EXcellent work!!
butterfly_fish
LOL! That's great! It really does look like a happy dance! grin
Tedz
Hump Hump Hooray! What a fine wee Lump :]
Burpee
Happy dance!!! I'm happy now :D I love your animations...simple or complex, they all are fantastic!
logiloglu
lol, a wonderful and funny artwork. great character.excellent done,Eric. top notch #:O)
cynlee
:D :D :D
idiot_sphinx
I love to smile and this surely makes me feel happy :D Well done and Thanks for the smile !!~*****~!! TeeHeeTeeHee :D
Digimon
Thanks everyone! I am embarrassed (And confused) that such a simplistic animation is getting such positive response? Must be a smile generator! This will no doubt factor into a future piece I have in mind, about what people here respond to! Thanks everyone!
soffy
how wonderful :) cute little smilie,excellent animationV
thirdeyeching
Very cool!! Great key frames. Would be cool to see it completed!! Keep it up!!
Hythshade
Very cute animation. Definitely puts a smile on your face. Well done!!!
Richardphotos
very funny animation and more than I know
Ethesis
That is fun, thanks for posting this one.
Margana
Now THAT is an impressive smiley!Lol.He looks like an M&M.Wonder if he's chocolate or peanut.-M :)
WZRD
How could this not get a positive response - after all he's quite clearly 'armless! Thanks fro the free chuckle!
Cosme..D..Churruca
So funny... many thanks for this laugh ! Very well done !
DRAKELOT
Fantastic !!!
zoren
bon vivant....
mallethead
Oh, yes, very big smile!
Hopalong
Emoticon with teeth and three-finger gloves...and fifteen yards for taunting, hehe.
disneyfabfive
Wow this is perfect for a Monday Laugh