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 (33)
idiot_sphinx
Excellent animation !! My kids adored this :) It reminds me of the old song,,"Monster Mash" LOL ...Super post !!~**~!!
Richardphotos
cool animation man and the props are excellent
2Loose2Trek
Ilove the animation ... and (as has been said) the props are too cool. Excellent!! Truly inspired by the spirit of Boris Karloff. V
thevolunteer
Cute, can't wait for Halloween now. Aloha
robotalk
Great Halloween image--fun characters and motion ! perfect for an internet greeting card ! so Cool Ghoul !
zoren
this is fun, very nice.......
Margana
LOL!How cute Eric!How did you get a pic of my house?Shame it looks like that most of the year,lol...It's never too early for Halloween!In fact,at my house we are behind schedule!Should've started already but it's been raining non-stop!I hope you add to this!-M :)
thirdeyeching
Awesome stuff!! Keep it up!!
dashboard_jehovah
HEHE!!!..awesome job! looking forward for more from this project!
DRAKELOT
!!! EXCELLENT & DARK ANIMATION !!!
soffy
LOl this is wonderful Eric,cool animation,love the dark atmosphere,excellently doneV
Snow_Angel
This is awesome and fun to watch! Really nice animations! Spooky image :)
tibet2004uk
Creepy!!! I love Halloween!! I find it fascinating!! Definitely not ur best IMHO but still a cool one! I love the atmosphere u created!!
jjean21
I'm at a loss for words, wonderful animation and I just love this spooky scene. Wonderfully done.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Alucinante Eric... your animations are getting more and more sofisticated... waitng for a full feature ! Congrats !
Forevernyt
Cool! It's animated!! Awesome!
Burpee
LOL! Love the twitching :D This is great! **
Lorraine
too clever!....I love the scene...your animations always bring fun....
cricri99
cat cat be carefull somebody is behind you !!!it is funny but i am worry about the cat !!! lol!!!well done!! i give you two candies!! bravo!
DennisReed
Fun! I love the Cat&Bat! Bravo!
EngleWolf
Wow, this is an Awesome Halloween image !!! Great job !! :o)
logiloglu
lol, you never cease to amaze. a wonderful fascianting and creepy Halloween artwork,Eric.fantastic work. WOW #:O)
cynlee
twitch, meowwwwwwww, draggin back leg in approval.. ;]
butterfly_fish
I love it, Eric! Fabulous! :-D And it's never too early for Halloween!
Li-An
Stunning animation!what a spooky night!
kimariehere
woah that is so cool reminds me of those shooting ranges ( not that i would want too!) but i love it ..i adore your aniimation soo mush i always call my girls over to see your magic!!! AWESOME!
eryt
what fun image! this is just terrific, Eric...well done! *:)V
Tedz
Let's Twitch again like We did last Summer...a Head Spinning ...salute...gee...I wonder how hard it would be for an expert like You to animate a salute...You have no idea how tired My Arm gets...salute
voske
Fun,Fantastic animation!!!!wonderful!!!!
Druidstorm
This is truly excellent in both animation and design. Made me smile and reminded of the old old zombie films. Outstanding work!!!...:))