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 (65)
ZeroEffect
Oh wow this is just sooo cool. I got a bit dizzy at first, however what a creative idea. LOl just kidding. I love it, Excellent....
Mojomatrix
Nice ! Very surreal and creative. Great job !
GladysClump
these animations of yours are just too cool... oh, and hypnotic
sackrat
That's KRAAAAAZZZZYYYY !!
robotalk
A Total masterpiece !! I'm knocked out,amazed--hmmm do I anticipate a screen saver business popping up from this?? ...extraordinary and fun true to the Krazy Kat spirit !!!!!
kimariehere
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOTALLY AMAZING AND CRAZY!!! SO CREATIVE WITH THE ZEBRAS in mirroered reflection i dont know how you did it but it must have taken hours ...!!!AWESOME BIG VOTE AND YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh mann you are fun!
diomedes66
Well, just keep right on doing your thing because I think this is terrific! Terribly creative and absolutely magnificent! VOTE
dashboard_jehovah
Your best animated work yet!...wow! why is the room spinning? Awesome! BIG "V"
lemonjim
I'm only very extremely not disappointed that the zebras aren't galloping and Kat isn't verbalizing, that would be fun. Verrrry verrrry extremely not disappointed if that's a state. Of course real carousel horses can't gallop. Therefore, I'll have to vote.
BillyVX
One Word! Wow A masterpeice!!!
Richardphotos
absolutely friggin' awesome!! in my favorites
hewee
That is so very cool what you made.
skiwillgee
My eyes, my eye!!! LOL this is going to favorites.
DRAKELOT
Great Stuff !!! !!! EXCELLENT WORK !!!
Tedz
wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! it is like a Pedestrian Crossing gone Mad...I like this...yep! salute
thirdeyeching
This is psychedelicly cool!!!!
Terrace-tenmou
WOW!!Very Unique=^_^=I LOVE IT!
violet
Wow...........there should be a warning...DO NOT STARE TOO LONG....Fantastic work my friend...!!!!!!! ..very well done !!!!!!!
Margana
Mesmerizing Eric!Have you thought of adding subliminals to your pix,like 'vote,vote,vote',? LOL!
soffy
Wild and wonderful :) unique design and so excellent executed,but dont stare too long, your getting crazy LOL,excellently doneV
Druidstorm
AMAZING ANIMATION wow!!!!!Talk about falling over on the way to the fair, I'm tripping at the fair...Exceptional work here...Bravo!!!...:))
tibet2004uk
LOL!! Man, I should have never said that!! But maybe I wasn't the only one?? O_o Anyway, this is totally wicked!!! Each new anim seems to be better than the previous!!! Fabulous!!
mozz54
Absolutely blinding work - well impressed (and dizzy. More please!!
RJC
You've really outdone yourself here. Cats and zebras. An original and imaginative animation. Wonderful!
scoleman123
Great animation.
EngleWolf
looks like a wonderful merry-go-round to hide zebras!! excellent anim on this one !! ;o)
vasquez
WOOOWWWW i'm stating to feeling drunk! 1 colors used at their best!!! excellent idea!~!!
butterfly_fish
OMG, Eric, I think I'm blind! giggle Really well done. Especially the reflections. At least I think they're reflections; that's about where I started going blind. lol.
rayburg
All these b/w animations warp my little brain..really creative work..
logiloglu
wow, i am fascinated by all the amazing details. a wonderful and funny animation. fantastic job,Eric. BIG VOTE #:O)