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 (37)
Richardphotos
looks like my favorite cat Garfield. I see him once a day and never have to feed or change his litter box. excellent work man!!!
sackrat
What kraaaaazy kapers will kome next !?!?
Lorraine
oh I just love these animations...great work!
anniemation Online Now!
Hahaha! Cats are the best! :)
artistheat
LOL..This is very Cool,Excellent Work
butterfly_fish
Oh, please! Fishies are too smart to fall for THAT! ;-) And don't stop making these. They're fabulous!!
robotalk
Stylish and fun !! this series is great --these animations are stupendous in creativity and design..BRAVO !!
RJC
Another funny and delightful animation. I actually watched Krazy Kat when I was a kid (yeah I'm that old). Keep 'em coming! V
Forevernyt
Whatever drugs you're on, you had better share!
BillyVX
Wow again!!! I love your animation!!! Superb shot
cynlee
hehe... gotta luv it!! makes me want to go get my crayons... :]
kenwas
Fun stuff!
soffy
lol he`s wonderful,love that krazy kat,wonderful work Eric*****:)
tibet2004uk
Hehe!!! Pretty funny one here Eric! Not my fav of ur anims but still a pleasure to look at! ;)
vasquez
OMG!!! LOLOLOLOL Ohh I needed this today, it is too cute and funny. Keep on with BW animations :)
violet
Awesome........!!!!!!!! Fantastic work !!!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Very cool... excellent Eric !
maudawg
...now if you add bright colors...noo body noes what evil lurks...BRAH-hahahaha...;)
thirdeyeching
Krazy Kat is one Kool Kharacter!!
logiloglu
lol, you never cease to amaze,Eric. a wonderful and funny animation. thanks for the smile. BIG BRAVO #:O)
Margana
LOL!OH!That's his tail!I thought it was a spatula!Very funny animation Eric.Now if only that fishy would look him in the eye he could hypnotize him!-M :)
kimariehere
hahah i loveeeeeeeeeee IT so cute!! you need to market this cat! oh yeah he is kewl!
TwoPynts
Hahahah, you kill me Eric. ;-P
draculaz
how was this made in bryce?
Digimon
To answer your question Draculaz, every thing in this Bryce file is a 2D picture plane. For each component I created 2 files, one the B&W image, the other an alpha (To knock out the transparent spots). Then they were brought in and stacked from background to foreground, with a slight gap between each layer. Sounds like too much work right? Why not do it in Flash? I have Flash, but I am so comfortable animating in Bryce, I can knock one of these out very quickly.
zoren
very cool....
Anjour
Funny and very cool work...bravo!!!:o)v
Burpee
You crack me up! I love your animations, what a wonderful surprise every time I see one :D **
lemonjim
I'll play anything you post, dude. Love'em.
leecant
Nice, Different yet its exactly the same, Stunning keep it up!