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 (23)
Druidstorm
Your restoration work is excellent and I do understand the pains and challenges that come with it. Your time and efford has paid off...Bravo!!!...:))
Chimeric_Imager
terrific work...job well done
Meowth
Looks great! His expression looks like, "It's good to be king!" :)
Cosme..D..Churruca
It is perfect... I know what it is restoring an old photo... superb work !
robotalk
FABULOUS WORK !! splendid restoration--I'm sure your friend will cherish this great new photo of Grampa ! excellent !
Enmos
Excellent job here, that must have been quite time consuming indeed !! But you delivered superb work !! :o)
rayburg
Looks real good to me...it's challenging and rewarding..well done
Lorraine
wow good job!...I have worked on some old photos, the heavy cardboard type and it is a challange, but certainly rewarding. After all the concentration I then made another version where I cut and pasted some current pictures into the photo...digital resources are so incredible when you think about it, just photoshop away the damage...
Tedz
A fine fix up...sure does look Regal.
tibet2004uk
Pretty cool job on this!! I would have cloned out that large white mark in the top left corner as I find it quite distracting and I would have added a 'lil more contrast but other than that, it's really good! I bet he's pleased with it indeed! :)
TwoPynts
100% discount? Ugh, I have some things I need to send you, heheh. You had me going there, because I didn't think from the thumb that this was your grandfather. These are tough projects, but teach you resortation techniques. Too bad there is no quick fix for these.
weesel
Excellent restoration of an interesting photo. ;-)
logiloglu
you did a great job. excellent restauration. i only miss the sepia tone. !!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
cynlee
takes a lot of time & patience, nicely done ;]
dashboard_jehovah
Cool photo and work!...
butterfly_fish
That's a great restoration job, and I LOVE your friend's Grandpa!! He's awesome!! He's just got the best smile! :-D Such a friendly and approachable face for someone of royal blood.
anniemation
You have done an excellent job restoring the photo! Really neat photo too, looks like there's such a story behind it.
Richardphotos
I did this same thing on some antique fotos from the Filipines. you done a super job that definetly is professional quality****
kimariehere
you should be proud you did a remarkable job... !! you are a good friend to do such a thing!! ...WOW!!
Margana
You did an awesome job with it.I'm sure he was very happy indeed!-M :)
Lledeline
Well done !!
Burpee
What a fantastic photograph! Love his outfit and smiling face...so glad you were able to do this for your friend...he must be so pleased! **
thirdeyeching
Great restoration job here!!