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
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Comments (40)
redflame
This is a beautiful picture decaditon to a great person and we hope to see more of his work real soon. We miss him and wish him well and miss his work also.
AdamWright
LOL! Great dedication! Love the image!
Faery_Light
I love this image. It's sooo down to earth.
violet
This is fantastic....!!!!!! LOL...!! One of your best....Lots of wonderful details...!!! Love the colors and textures....esp. her pajamas..Excellent tribute for an excellent artist...well done !!!!
logiloglu
lol, she is a fasinating character. great pose and outfit. the expression are full of life. a wonderful dedication for Prog.you are a great friend Eric. BIG BRAVO #:O)
ysvry
very funny, a day of for the sex symbol, and a nice tribute to prog i liked his work too.
GraphicsMuse
This is FABULOUS! I couldn't think of a better tribute! Excellent idea and PERFECT!
dayna2
Bravo well said Excellent work!!
tibet2004uk
Haha!! Very cute!!!
ANGELFIRE999
Oh, I love it! Great image and terrific concept. Great job!
robotalk
Excellent tribute --and a very fun scene all the cans and snacks and cat..and relaxation..red head = couch tomato??? great fun so well done as if to stun eat a bun share a pun !
DRAKELOT
Coolest antithesis work !!! LOL!!! Excellent words and work !!!
Richardphotos
superb idea for a render and excellent dedi to Dudley. even though I do not like popcorn, I can smell it!!!
VigilAnnie
LOL! Excellent tribute. Always wondered what all those redheads looked like on the other nights.
brycek
Wonderful..what a great dedication. Well done!!
jjean21
What an absolutely marvelous dedication and I love that you have one of his images on the wall. This is just so terrific (remind me to keep my shades down after this LOL)
anitalee
Very nice work
jasonj
Ok... this is a funny tribute...
Krid
great scene and excellent dedication to a great artist
EngleWolf
Love those FatCat soda cans, great image and trib !! :o)
n3k0
Hmmm... Prog's Redhead taking a break in between Friday Nights..... Hey, a new series "Prog's Redhead In Pajamas With Curlers On A Couch". PRIRWCOAC
thirdeyeching
Cool render!!
diomedes66
Marvelous composition - looks like it was taken with a flash camera - superb tribute to a great artist! Well done indeed! Bravo!
maudawg
...so is FatCat REALY "soda"...Here in Seattle there is a brew called "Fat Tire"...the debate goes on...(LOL)
kimariehere
yep youyr right no one can do redheads like PROG!! and i JUST know she has red hair under those curlers!! OH GAWD YOU CRACK ME UP !!! ...hehe the REAL friday night redhead uh huh!!!! reality hits the fan and POPCORN ( I AM A POPCORN A HOLIC!! _) awesome fun image!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOV IT!!! BIG SMILE!!
MoonGoat
Haha this is great! Lighting very well done too.
Tedz
A fine bit of Imagery and such a nice gesture...salute
SophiaDeer
This is excellent!! Much humor here during this very sad time. I pray prog returns soon.
Druidstorm
A exceptional dedication indeed...Keep the fun in art forever...Bravo!!!...:))
butterfly_fish
Oh man! I am just giggling madly over this! :-P That's great!