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 (27)
novelist999
Powerful! Great job!
mjhatch
Excellent set, your atmosphere is killer...;)
robotalk
Marvelous achievement--splendid work !
kenwas
Excellent piece!
tibet2004uk
I don't know why but this one reminds me of the Rocky horror show!!! Strange! O_o
Lorraine
great "play" on images, is the stage set for a miracle or for a glimpse into transformation of an idea into form...is this a dress rehersal...funny how a simple set of the scene can hold so much potential...
jjean21
I really like images where you can create your own meaning. Very well done.
butterfly_fish
Doesn't remind me of Rocky. It's more like Led Zeppelin, the Stage Show. ;-)
Forevernyt
A lot can be read into this. Suffice it to say, it's a render that will or should capture the imagination of all who view it. Well done.
sackrat
Well done.
Richardphotos
an angel was on stage an no one came to see her. too busy with doing nothing! very creative work
logiloglu
applause for the actor. you never cease to amaze,Eric. wonderful light and atmosphere effects. !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
So simple.. so excellent ! Very well done !
buzz69
my friday is better for seeing this ;o) wonderful feel to this and most excellent auditorium!! VOTE
kimariehere
WOW AMAZING ART!!!! noo comment is required it stands (or flys) on its own!!! AWESOME HIVE FIVES YA!!! you are a wonder guy!
Margana
Something so sad and moving about this image.And yet it is glorious as well.It has quite a stirring atmosphere Eric.Awesome.Have a great weekend!-M :)
cynlee
if all the world's a stage... & the men & women only players.. then this must be the encore performance! ;]
thirdeyeching
Hmmmm... intrigueing.
soffy
A guardian Angel maybe ;)fantastic light,love the atmosphere of silence,excellently done EricV
zoren
magnifique!!
Burpee
I think this is fabulous! Love the feeling of it and it reminds me of Interview With a Vampire :) **
gonedigital
Very cool! Love the lighting! This image begs for a story...
Digimon
Thank you all. I just came back to re-read the comments, and my iPod began to play "She talks to Angels".....funny that....seems nothing is coincidental.
TwoPynts
Rocky Horror, or something more sublime? :)
RJC
I enjoy the mild confusion that arises from viewing an image that causes me to say "what the..." As I stare at it trying to figure out the scenario. I can honestly say that I have never in my life seen an image with this particular subject. V
fathertime
Powerfully empty and deliciously sublime!
2Loose2Trek
Ha ha ... when I first saw this, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" came to mine. And then I read the other comments and found that I'm not alone. but I feel that there is more going on here. Excellent!!