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 (22)
Lorraine
it is always fun to revisit an idea and see what can be done differently...and what new techniques apply
Richardphotos
I like both but this one's fireball behind the flameman looks better. the glow behind the mountains is super
butterfly_fish
I definitely like what you've done with the elemental guy! I kind of like the glow from the volcano in the other one better. But then I like the sky in this one... I give up. I like them both. ;-)
robotalk
Powerful Magic !!
DRAKELOT
EXCELLENT WORK !!! THERE BOUTH GOOD !!!
Terrace-tenmou
Fantastic scene with a wonderful character.
Digimon
Thanks to all for your comments! And thanks thirdeyeching! I agree, smoke and fire added! I was tired last night and had trouble with the smoke. That's my story and I'm sticking with it! ; )
soffy
:)Hi Eric..there both really good,excellently doneV
idiot_sphinx
I agree ,,,and simply great imagination as well as composition !!~*****~!!
Forevernyt
Makes me want to go back and redo some of my old ones! Very nicely done!
TwoPynts
Damn man! Which Bryce was this done with? Not 2. :) Hot stuff here, hot stuff! I can see how much you've grown over the years, this is one of your best renders...after the Dream Gnomes of course. ;^P
logiloglu
wow, great mysterious mood. an impressive artwork,Eric. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
VigilAnnie
Very nice work. A definite improvement over the last version. You've made lots of progress.
kimariehere
totally amazing artwork here.. beautiful firey mood and feel to it once again stunning work my friend!! WOW!
Margana
I like the figure in this...looks transcendental...Cool image,Eric.-M :)
thirdeyeching
Coming along nicely!!
Tedz
Looking very impressive here Eric :]
anniemation
Fantastic! The sky is impressive!
rayburg
great composition..the fire effects are awesome.
diomedes66
WOW! This is superb! Missed a couple as I was on holiday. I really love the concept here - it reminds me of an illustration of an ancient myth. Quite excellent!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Chapeau my friend... a genial art work !
Mea
The character and environment look a lot better than the original, you have improved much. I still kinda like the framing on the old one more - the character is more of the focus in the old one and the crater is more the focus in this one.