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)
jjean21
What an absolutely lovely and unique piece of jewelry..the lady that wears this is indeed loved. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday.
butterfly_fish
OMG, you absolutely rock! What an awesome thing to do!! :-D Happy Anniversary (and Happy Thanksgiving) to both of you. hugs
2Loose2Trek
Wow! what a unique and wonderful gift. Congrats on the anniversary. Best wishes to both of you. Excellent design and fabrication.
robotalk
Lovely and romantic ! a gorgeous example of even yet MORE talent from you !!
Egmont
But you are a romantic at heart also Eric! Being in love or feeling love, they are all elements in staying healthy and young in body, mind and soul. Declaring ones love for another in public, is true love and commitment to that person. Happy Anniversary to the two of you. ;~)
newleaf
How beautiful! a wonderful loving thing to do
kimariehere
WOW!! you desinged this!! its amazing and evn more so that you did it for your love... i am in awe of your talent and creativity once again!! it soo beautiful she is a lucky lady!!
tibet2004uk
A beautiful gift for ur wife Eric! Unique and elegant!
Naichan
Shades of Lord of the Rings, 'cept I don't remember anything nearly so romantic in the novels as this! (Well, they did have all that nasty business with the Dark Lord, after all ;-) Even the font looks Elvish. Nice one!
soffy
:)ohh your Wendy sure is a lucky girl,what a wonderful gift,fantastic work EricV
Druidstorm
Eric this is truly a symbol of the deepest love my friend...Unique indeed...Bravo!!!...:))
dashboard_jehovah
Beautiful gift to your wife!...awesome job!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Love the elven feeling in your design... superb work ! Congrats !
Forevernyt
That's the kind of stuff that breaks my heart. :) You big lug you.
Burpee
Multi-talented and now a jewelry designer. If you could get on Oprah, you'd make a mint, lol. This is truly beautiful and lovely...I'd be in Heaven if hubby did something like this for me. She's a lucky girl :) Congratulations!!!
Digimon
Thanks everyone! Sometimes I get it right. ; ) the stones are an amethyst (Wendy's birthstone) and a small diamond to celebrate the anniversary. Note To you guy's out there, be carefull! It gets harder and harder to "Top" the last one! ; )
TwoPynts
Awwww, you romantic you. I'm glad my image of fornicating pigeons made you think of 10 wonderful years with your wife, LOL! A lucky gal, the necklace is beautiful. I like it even more than the Noble Collection version. www.noblecollection.com/catalog/product.cfm?id=NV2770&catid=17 It is even more special having come from your own creative hand. Congrats and many more happy years to you both. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Tedz
I am so glad it is for Your Wendy....I became quite confused when I saw You mention Kort...I have had My Eye on Him for some time...sigh...an excellent Design Sir...the best to You both....double manly hugz
Li-An
Thats a beautiful gift for your wife and you are a very romantic designer!
voske
Beautiful and elegant,wonderful piece of jewelry!!!!Congrats on the anniversary. Best wishes to both of you.
Richardphotos
I bet she was thrilled to recieve such a beautiful piece of jewerly
zoren
it is a beautiful design, you seem both to be lucky in love.......
Lorraine
wow this is magical...to be treasured as symbolic of the individual gifting of love...hope you both share your time for many more years...Happy Thanksgiving
morin3000
Great details in this wonderful composition. Nice work.* V****
logiloglu
wow, your jewelery design is wonderful, an originell idea for a present.most beautiful present for your beloved Wendy, she can be very happy. wish you both a wonderful weekend,Eric. BRAVO #:O)
RobertX
very nice piece of jewelry!
cynlee
awwwwwwwe.. how wonderful.. beautiful piece & well presented! ;]
kenmo
Brilliant work....
Mea
That's a beautiful design. Must be great to see something like that take form from one of your drawings. I'm sure she loved it. Congrats on your anniversary too. :)
Akinom
Oh my, this is such a beautiful present! Wendy is really blessed with such a wonderful hubby! :o)Fantastic design! Reminds me of the "Evening Star" of Arven from the movie LOTR :o) My daughter has got such a pendant from her love last year. Showed your image both of them and both said this one is more beautiful and has lots of elegance and style. Bravo, Eric! v*****