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 (41)
robotalk
What a lovable scene !! exquisite image and Idea --a great tribute !!
tibet2004uk
Oooooh this is fabulous Eric!! So beautiful and adorable and very well done!! Gorgeous dedi!!
logiloglu
how lovely, a most beautiful and heartbreaking animation. what a wonderful dedi for Kim. she will be very happy,Eric.its always a pleasure to visit your gallery. BIG VOTE #:O)
DOGFROST
adorable, and creative work.
jjean21
What an absolutely wonderful and magical reminder of childhood innocence, something it's so hard to hold onto once you've grown. The expression on her face as she hold the beautiful butterfly is priceless and brings back memories of my daughter when she was small. A wonderful and lovely dedication; thank you for the tears and the smile.
Mea
That is absolutely charming. The effect of the girl in pencils with the butterfly the only thing in color is really wonderful. The animation just adds to it. Supurbly done.
hewee
Now that is very nice and I know Kimmer will just love it.
zoren
wow! you out did yourself, great stuff, awesome. *****
angelbearzs
i like your pic and excellent excellent work!!!!
oscilis
Wonderful idea.
patmartj
Delightful! and a wonderful dedication to Kimmy
joaq
Superb, very nice picture.
cynlee
fantastic drawing & animation!! just pops right out at you! ...oooooooh she's gonna luv this one!! :]
kimariehere
I have been sitting here starring at it for like 10 minutes with a big smile on my face ... this has touched me in the deepest places of my heart!! i know all the trouble you went to go to for this and been eagerly awaiting it as you mentioned you were preparing me one. BUT. ..., I was not prepared for how amazing and incredible it would be. ...ohhhhhhhhh you drew her!!! And that annimation look at my arm i have goosebumps ... SHE is so lovely and the selective coloring of that butterfly is simply wonderful. yes, wonderful in everyway.GOING TO MY FAVORITES ... i was going to bed but something told me to goto your gallery.. and now i have watery eyes.. you have made my YEAR!! INCREDIBLE THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.. if its ok with you i would like to print this and frame it.. only thing is i dunno if i cen get the butterfly to move on my wall!! lovee THIS!! big hugs and it means the workd to me!! hugs and kisses xoxo kimmers!
Druidstorm
WoW what a wonderful tribute. Truly amazing work of efford and heart. Bravo!!!...:))
2Loose2Trek
Fantastic image ... excellent work. V
Forevernyt
Awesome scene/animation and dedication!
Tedz
Yes! Smudgie is over the Full Moon about this One...and, why not...it is a fine deddi for a fine Person...salute & genuflect
rayburg
Just accidently hit on your pic..normally I'm only in the photogallery... this is really cool and well done..Looks like Kimmers really enjoyed this dedi..great job Eric..
Olenkamajka
Awesome picture, wonderful tribute...amazing dedication Ola
Cosme..D..Churruca
GENIAL TOTAL ! Love it ! Congrats ! Bravo !
Burpee
This is one of the sweetest and coolest pics(animation too) that I have EVER seen...bravo!!! **
Lorraine
wonderful job!...you have a way of capturing the essence of an idea, and this image has soul...we are all transformed and caught in the moment of child like joy...wow
Sunster
Wow, this is an awesome picture! The animation is superb!
maudawg
Ahww!! Gets my vote!!
butterfly_fish
Eric, your tributes are just the best. :-D
cricri99
It is so cute!!! she seems happy and a little worry.i love this animation...black and white and colors!!Olalalala! it is fantastic..
kenmo
Beautiful.....
anniemation
Beautiful tribute! Fabulous drawing and very well done!
Richardphotos
Eric you captured the innocence and joy of a child perefect. what a terrific image that you drew and the butterfly is icing on the cake!!!