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 (43)
thevolunteer
I like #2. Beautiful sunset. Love the color range. Aloha
nongo
THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***!!!! It's beautiful!!!!!
Dianthus
Actually they all wonderful in their own way. Like to see the full size on all of them. Why put camera down. These are excellent photographs. Something about three that keeps drawing me attention. Post all three full size.:)
Zacko
I suppose im one of those contributing to "doing the sunsets to death", LOL. I agree with Chris, they all look amazing. I would have posted each one seperatly....they are ALL that good!! Awesome capture Mrs. #:o)
butterfly_fish
I want to see them all at full size! :-( pout Done to death? Well why does the sun keep setting, then? Seems to work OK for the universe and/or your chosen deity. ;-) If I have to vote, I'll take #1.
MOODYBLUE92954
2 AND #3 ARE BOTH GREAT AND I AGREE DON'T STOP
amorales
Have you lost your mind? :) They are all gorgeous. Keep them coming!
tibet2004uk
I think u should post #1 and #3 full size!! Totally awesome shots here Eric!!! And no matter how many sunsets/sunrises have been shot before, they're always a treat!
cynlee
difficult decision.. i was going to say 2 but 1 has 2 in it & more!!! ;]
2Loose2Trek
They're all good but I think I like #3 best. It has a wonderfully colorful balance that I really appreciate. Cool stuff!
idiot_sphinx
I love the third one myself, but they are all very lovely !! Excellent captures !!~*****~!!
GiMi53
I definitively would like to see 1 and 3 in full size (2 is probably a crop of 1, right ?) I think the presence of the blue water in the foreground brings something to the compositions; Excellent work, keep your camera ! :~)
CDBrugg
all 3 are brill
DJB
I never get tired of sunsets. I choose them all.
Akinom
Me too, me too... I choose them all!!! :o) They are all brilliant! Hey man, keep them coming! Looking forward to more!
WandM
My eye keeps going to number three. Beautiful works.
kimariehere
love them all but I am drawn toward three YES YOU are a photgrapher see? ..i do .. beautiful work my friend.. more!!
Lorraine
wow all of them are very beautiful, I like 1 and 3 "out of the box" so to speak and #2 with some cropping of the sky would be lovely as well. sunsets hold such power to many people and they illustrate how the mind attaches other ideas, emotions and memories to what the eyes see...magical
newleaf
1 & 3 are outstanding, 2 is also but very simular to 1. Your photography is as good as your pencils!
jjean21
Oh they're all so beautiful and you can never see enough sunsets...they're one of the pleasures of being alive. If you have to show just one I choose #1 simply for the beautiful reflections in the water. I want it all! LOL
Burpee
OMG!!! These are to die for! Amazing beauty of the Heavens! I don't know if I can pick just one, they are all stunning...so glad you decided to pick up a camera :) Ok, if I have to, then I'd say #1. I like the portrait format with the little bit of rush grass in front. #2 jumps out as me first but #1 is perfect for me.
Mea
Actualyl, I'm kinda partial to number 3 for the symetry of the top and bottom with the reflection. Gives it a cool feel. It's also different than most sunset images in that it's portrait proportions rather than landscape. Seriously though, that must have been one gorgeous sky to see in person.
robotalk
No right or wrong answer ! they are all splendid --I suppose #2 if none other could be shown...but like moste eveyone says--all O' em !! nice eye-great work !
violet
Difficult choice...hmm..all three are good...okay...nr 1 and nr 3......!!! Excellent shots !!!!!
Druidstorm
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Digimon
Thanks for all the feedback gang! I will stop the tally Thursday evening. And post on Friday.
dashboard_jehovah
Thaaa-reeee!
logiloglu
gorgeous sunset in this wonderful light and colours. its a real pleasure to look at. ok, for me, i like no.3 best but all are fantastic. excellent done,Eric. BRAVO #:O)
SoulSearcherr
mmm..can't decide...they are all terrrrrrrrific..S
Lledeline Online Now!
Difficult. The 3 should be posted in full size. Perhaps N1 fist.