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
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Comments (48)
jjean21
I don't really know much about surreal art but I think this is marvelous. I love your imagination and this so 'out of the box' and the ripple effect in the cube is terrific. Lovin' it!
Forevernyt
Dude this is so freaking cool and innovative! There is such a level of detail in this and imagination! Fantastic work!!
robotalk
WOW --what a shocking -charming-surreal-outlandishly fabulous work of art, humor and creativity..fantastic !! this is one of your most refreshing images all year ! Bravo !!!
Meowth
Wild! Great job!
Mea
Thinking outside the cubic foot of water, huh. :) I like this one a lot: not only is it a really clever idea, but this is some of your better texturing. The rust on the plane feels a little patterned (almost like a paisley tie my dad used to have but never wore), but other than that, this is a really cool image.
kimariehere
you got my curiousity up now guy/!!!!you got me scratchin my cranium wonderin' JUST what the heck the model is....you know me always curious geaoge lol... i love this image it is sooo funny, unique and kewlllllllll!! RREAL cool and (i will sure check my icecubes next time i drink ice tea!! ...hehe...tea is a bit murky wanna make sure no sharks or planes ya know! )
patmartj
I like this a lot too! Great idea and work
violet
Excellent work...!!!! Very original and very well done !!!
Burpee
Outside the box indeed!!! Very original, as said above, but perfect description of the image. Wonderful and funny image!!..:))
Cosme..D..Churruca
Congrats Eric this is so brilliant ! Great imagination !
tibet2004uk
I love the idea!! I think this is wicked Eric and so wonderfully done!! Definitely not sure about that boat though! To me, it's a tad too much but other than that, most excellent work!!
peejay
Great idea - wonderfully executed
acclaude
Excellent & also humoristic realisation. Terrific & impressive concept !
TwoPynts
LOL. that is just great. Really thinking outside the cube as it were. I really luv the concept and execution here. You brain should get it's own parking spot! ;] So, didja win?
Richardphotos
absolutely excellent!!! the most creative piece I have seen for a long time. excellent concept "outside of the box"
Lorraine
terrific idea and it tickles the eyes...I love the surprise that settles over me when I start to look at each element....and then back to the whole...great job...
fathertime
Love this!! Extremely creative and well done! Awesome!
butterfly_fish
Where do you come up with this stuff?? Truly excellent effect! :-) V
RJC
Absolutly fascinating. It's just the sort of image that's fun to look at. Love it! V
Margana
Wow Eric!This is wonderful!I love how there is so much going on.It's so 'active'!Very creative and very well done!!!Hope you won!-M :)
cynlee
well thought out.. out of the cube!! such endless possiblilites.. this is very well executed!! i luv your ideas! :]
Dann-O
One of the more curious images I have seen in quite some time. Would make a good poster.
logiloglu
lol, you never cease to amaze,Eric. a fascinating and very creative arrangement. all at this image grabs my attention.simply fantastic work. BIG VOTE #:O)
2Loose2Trek
There is so much happening in this piece indicating great depth of imagination greatly in excess of one cubic foot. Did you do this for the halibut? :-) Excellent surrealistic image. VOTE
anniemation
Excellent! Very original! Good luck in the challenge, looks like a winner to me!
Chicane
Love it!
idiot_sphinx
I don't know how I missed this one . I really like the way you designed this and the look is surreal for sure :) Excellent and you deserve all of the wonderful feed back from any gallery on this one. Excellent work !!~*****~!!
EngleWolf
Whoa!! Throwing a great image at me here !! Love the idea and work !!! AWESOME !! :o)
Ethesis
I like surrealism, very much. This one is a nice reprise, reminds me of cover art for a land use planning seminar or somethign similar.
cricri99
I will think about you and your picture every time i will put an ice cube in my aperitiv!!! Very nice artwork!!!love it!