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 (24)
cynlee
entrancing!
Lorraine
mezmerizing...."00"
robotalk
It is a Hypnotist's dream --wonderful animations lately...I really like this and more B&W with Krazy Kat..just an astounding effect on the BrainEye
VigilAnnie
Wow! really cool.
Richardphotos
a real crazy sextant? awesome animation !!
butterfly_fish
Why does it look like something out of Mad Max to me? Or maybe the more recent episodes of Star Wars? "Hey, just run through that without getting anything vital chopped/squished/stabbed/sliced, and it's all good from there!" lol. Very nicely done. :-)
anniemation
Hypnotic! I see a gyroscope, the kind where you pull the string and make it go. Great job!
melevos
very cool animation!!!BRAVO!!!!
kenwas
Captivating "thing"...excellent!
tibet2004uk
Mesmerizing effect!! Definitely not my fav from u so far but still a very cool animation! ;)
soffy
: love your animations Eric,this is wonderfulV
voske
Wonderful!!!Excellently done!!!
kimariehere
really coool i adore your creative mind .. and all your work impressivE!!
Tedz
Just what I need on the Bridge ...salute
logiloglu
wonderful design and animation. this would make a great sign for a movie label. excellent done,Eric. top notch #:O)
RJC
Another delightful little animation. Fun to watch. vote
Forevernyt
I think it's opening up vistas of unimaginable possiblities. Dare we enter? Pretty cool, now if I can only drag my eyes away...
thirdeyeching
Very cool stuff!!! Very innovative work and a great step away from the usual mil render.
diomedes66
Oh my, this is really excellent; reminds me of a multidimensional gyroscope. Superb! V
Cosme..D..Churruca
Great ! Quite original this work... excellent !
Mea
It does look like it belongs in some sci-fi navigation system. Trippy in a good way.
TwoPynts
I think I saw something like this in a movie once. When all of the circles lined up perfectly, a portal to an evil dimension opened and all hell broke loose, literally! }:)
2Loose2Trek
Wow! It took me a while to snap out of my trance to make a comment. Well done ... the next time I need to relax, I'll come back to this. Kudos!
Hopalong
Masterpiece of timing and design! Slight misalignment genius....