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 (25)
2Loose2Trek
Very cool animation. I wonder if this guy is more than they bargained for ... hmmmm. Excellent dark composition -- stunning work. V
butterfly_fish
CREEPY!! Well done! :-D V
LFNForever
Total animation excellence!! :)
robotalk
Dramatic and eerie animation--powerful imagery...Beautiful execution of this Halloween/sci fi offering! Fantastico !
anniemation
Very very cool! I really like the hooded figures in the background.
Mondwin
Creepy and very brilliant artwork!!bravo!V:DDD
jjean21
WOW! This is so neat..the animation is fantastic and I love the monks in the background. applause, applause
Druidstorm
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Take heed!! Come all spirits! By the virtue and power of you King, and by the seven crowns and chains of your Kings, all Spirits of Hells are forced to appear in my presence before this circle of Solomon, whensoever I shall call them. Come then all at my orders, to fulfil that which is in your power, as commanded. Come, therefore, from the East, South, West and North! I conjure and command you, by the virtue and power of Him who is three, eternal, equal, who is God invisible, consubstantial, in a word, who has created the heavens, the seas, and all which is under Heaven! Digimon this is amazing animation mate, the calling of the spirit is truly within your art my friend...Bravo!!!...:))
Cosme..D..Churruca
Wow ! Genial work... and what can I say over the previous comment, OMG ! Miedo me da !
Burpee
Excellent and soooo spooky :) Love this animation..!! **
Forevernyt
Don't I know that all too well, some things should be left alone. Reminds me of one of my favorite H.P. Lovecraft quotes. If you're interested in what it is, I'll try to find it and send it to you. Cool animation.
tibet2004uk
I don't quite like the image in itself but I do like the anim very much! I'm always impressed with those moving thingies! O_o
zoren
this looks like part of the inquisition in, "medievel" europe, poor souls....interesting modernized version.
Lorraine
great job, those shadowy figures have magical powers...spooky....shifts between the magic and realizing it is animation....well isn't that part of the pun...lol
logiloglu
you never cease to amaze,Eric. a fascinating animation. !!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
Mea
Darn software, I think it ate my comments. Anyway, I was saying nice work on both the animation and the still with story. I would kinda like to see more landscape elements - right now it feels like a flat plane vanishing into the mists. Nice framing and fire effect and that body looks nicely creepy. So... any chance you may be developing this tale further? Hmmmm? ;)
soffy
wow very cool and dramatic,perfect animation,excellent work EricV
cynlee
a summoning or a modern burning! just luv this time of year! cool ani eric ;]
Tedz
What a fabulous Beam Me up Machine!!!! salute
Richardphotos
scary but an excellent animation!!
violet
Amazing animation .... the glowing eyes are a very nice touch...!!!!
thevolunteer
Wow, I am impressed. Nice touch for Halloween. Aloha
morin3000
Wonderful capture of this remarkably lighted!!!!!! (( V ))
TwoPynts
Yikes! I'm glad I already ate today! -- ( I like the smoothness you achieved with your new compression method. Always the innovator, that's our Eric!)
Rainastorm
Excellent!! :-)