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 (39)
birthunicorn
AWESOME REALLY NEAT
jjean21
LOL Too cute, he actually looks a lot like my ex trying to dance but hey, he DID try.
Margana
OMG!That's too funny Eric!Very clever!Is he doing 'the Monkey'?LOL.(Ooh I'm dating myself!)Gosh I hope you're not going to animate us in your New Year's pic,lol.Now I'm scared! ;^) Thanks for the laugh!-M :^)
violet
Damn...this looks cool....LOL....Wonderful moves....very smooth....excellent work...!!!!!!!!
Burpee
ROTFL!!!! Where was this when I needed it? Lol!! Made hubby learn to dance so now I have my own monkey, thank you very much :D Love it!!!
dashboard_jehovah
Instant reaction was I-POD!....cool idea!
2Loose2Trek
Too cool! This reminds me of someone who resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. ... of course, this animation is of a more intelligent and fluid creature. Excellent work! V
Svarg
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! GREAT!!!
idiot_sphinx
I think we can all compare this to someone we know ! But hey, for those of you who don't , it is a handy new item :P Great work and sounds like a cool program. Isn't modern science wonderful, now for the hologram ? You could almost send this to Apple as a new logo for their IPods, they might get a kick out of it ! Excellent !!~V~!!
cindyx
Love your dancer!!!! GREAT work!!!
Forevernyt
Okay, okay, we get it, now stop monkeying around and get back to work! Heh heh. Just kidding, this looks awesome!
robotalk
That is just terrific and so damn funny --thanks for letting us know about the technology too...great info !!! and your satirical 'copy' is very clever !!
Meowth
ah ha ha ha ha! Funny!
Hopalong
What with brachiation and all hip arms ain't no great surprise, but check out the pelvis as well. Bedtime for Bonzo and Germany....Oooo, like that Black & Grey & Radium Green....
Cosme..D..Churruca
Wow ! This is genial Eric ! So realistic... very well done !
TwoPynts
Was a great spoof of the iPod commercials! You are the big banana when it comes to animations my good man! Now, please explain the Mad or MAD one to me. ;]
cynlee
lolol!!! indeed like ipod! & hey, that chimp is really a pretty good dancer.. go chimp go!! awesome ani eric.. also liked your dedi to the return of mr hops! :]
DennisReed
LMAO! He dances better that I! :) Thanks!
voske
Fun!!!Fantastic animation,excellent job!!!!
kimariehere
ROTFLMAO!!!! HAHAHHAA TOO FUNNY GOES TO FAVES YOU ARE SUCH A FUN PERSON i love knowing you on here you make me smile so hugEEE!! V! go chimpee goo!!
anniemation
Very cool! The motion is awesome, especially the arms.
prog
Oh, I love your animations!!!!! Thanks for the laugh!!! EXCELLENT work!
butterfly_fish
OMG! ROFL!!! That's fabulous! I really did laugh out loud. Actually, I'm still giggling. And just when I think it can't get any funnier, I read 2Loose2Trek's comment. LMAO!! Whew! I Needed that! V
Richardphotos
he is dancing better than me, but that does not take a whole lot. very humorous Eric!!!
zoren
this is brilliant!!, nice fluid motion and some great humor.....(thanks for the info)
Li-An
Hahahahaha!10 points in humor.!This is especially funny!!!
Digimon
NOTE Poser 5 does not include bvh files! That really surprised me, but Poser 3 & 4 have them. If anyone would like the bvh files I have, let me know. NOTE
kenmo
Excellent animation....V
cricri99
the story of rock and roll attitude...memories memories..is he invite to diner? lol..thank's for this funny and excellent work!! applause
melizod
Great moves.