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 (30)
Druidstorm
And may the pattern evolve into a wave of emotion that all can see...Outstanding Animation mate...Bravo!!!...:))
jjean21
Have no idea what the dedi/request is about but I like it anyway. Those of us who can't draw a straight line salute YOU LOL
2Loose2Trek
I, too, don't understand the nature of this dedication but really REALLY love the drawing and animation ... the way it flows is just so satisfying. Excellent! **
robotalk
I've tried 3 times to answer this--But the server has eaten my words--Creative and innovative animation style...whadda mind !!! love the multi line idea...scratchy like r.o. blechman
prog
You always come up with something original!!!! Wonderful animation!!!! EXCELLENT!
rayburg
I'm sure Brian,tedz, will have something profound to say about your manly animation...salute..
tibet2004uk
Haha excellent!!! Very well done Eric!!!
kimariehere
lol!! PERDCT for Brian!!! heheh makes me smile so big !! oh yes!! i lovee your creativity !! did you draw him? AWESOME !! ***!!!!!
Richardphotos
looks like he is all wired up and very tense. nerves on end and frazzled. cool animation !!!
cynlee
hehe!! SAAAAAAAAAAAAALUTE! -PDA ;]
Digimon
Thanks gang, anyone who uses Poser can do this. Just fiddled with the "Sketch" render settings. I think I should write some tutorials.
Egmont
I see the third time is the charm. Salute to you also my frind. Very well done in deed. From now on you will be promoted one class. Salute!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Very cool... and it moves ! Genial !
Burpee
I like my men hairy :D Lol, amazing animation again...I love these things and yours are so clever!**
zoren
wow! this is great.....salutations.
anniemation Online Now!
Very cool effect!
Forevernyt
Awesome!!
Tedz
Stand easy Egmont...I do the Promotions around here! Now, Young Ensign Digimon...a manly hugz...all this friggin' saluting was getting Me down...particually if I had a Pint of Beer in My Hand! You spoil Me ....and if Uncle Sadie could have a Stand in...now...so can I ...salute...and since I have 2 Hands free...another...*manly hugz"...Mission Accomplished....Can You change the Arm over for Me now....I need to scratch in places I cannot Mention
kenmo
Very well done....!!!!!
TwoPynts
Profound indeed. I have my daily fill of saluting all in one stop! :)
butterfly_fish Online Now!
Wow! That's fascinating! I still don't get the dedication, but that's OK. lol.
Li-An
Amazing animation...One of your best!. I have no idea what the dedication but its remains me a characteristic armed forces gesture...
Enmos
Cool work Eric !! And that title is a riot !! LOL :D Salute
morin3000
Fantastic scene and composition! Excellent image! V ()
Svarg
Great animation, Eric. Wonderful drawing as well.
violet
You are amazingly creative....Excellent work..!!!!!!!!!
bluti_fishbinder
too cool!...this is a great job!...
BobaDuffs
Reminds of that Ray Bradbury story with his skeleton vanished but ended with a hairy wave instead ha ha Ha!! Fabulous!!
Cirestfot
The most feared Male/Female in the Galaxy! salute
soulofharmony
salute the HC !!!!!!!.....