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 (42)
angelbearzs
so cute and excellent job:)
2Loose2Trek
Happy Holidays Digimon!! Very cool image and good wishes. Excellent!
robotalk
WONDERFUL !!!!!! a beautemous scene...I'll be whispering "rosebud" soon...Merry Crispness to you too!!!
violet
Wishing you and your loved ones all the best...!!!!! Hugs and a big kiss..Hope your holidays render very well.... ;-)
jjean21
I LOVE THIS!!! What a terrific snow globe. May your holidays be filled with the love of family and friends and continue on into the new year. All the best to you my friend.
birthunicorn
super nice work well done
unike
Thanks! Hope you too enjoy! Sometimes I don't understand the meaning of the season because this should be the spirit everyday!!!
Hopalong
Hoppy Hallidaywas it? Dentist with consumption? Ran with the Pear Bros. Got his arms shot off at the K.O. Carrol. Went up to Ole Canaja with Crazy Hose--learned to shoot with his prosthetic corncob pipe...nicknamed Tastee Freeze or Dairy Queen or sumthin' like that?
cindyx
That is really well-done!! Very clever!! Hope your holidays are truly wonderful!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Many thanks my friend, the same to you and your family ! Genial the ball... love it !
kimariehere
ohhh this is WONDERFUL WONDERFUL!! i lovee your annimation!! ... brings such a big smile to my face!!..
Svarg
How very well done!! You've got animation nailed, Eric. And you use them with a rare wit. Great job!
cynlee
shake shake shake.. shake shake shake.. shake your snowman, shake your snowman.. i believe the christmas spirit has touched me.. well something has!! LOLOL.. luv it :]
newleaf
Thank you and warm greetings to you and yours
DennisReed
A wonderful wish! Cool gif! Bravo!
buzz69
happy holidays to you ;o)) this is superb!! brilliant animation on the snow!! VOTE
oscilis
I love snow globes! Happy Holidays to everyone.
dashboard_jehovah
W0W! Excellent job! Amazed at your animation talents!Happy holidays to you and yours!
Forevernyt
Excellent job on this! The animation looks great!
TwoPynts
A snow globe! I love snow globes! And an animated one at that! Terrific Eric, you really pulled it off this time. ((shake, shake)) F
rayburg
This is better than the real thing..your snow keeps falling without shaking..great job and a Merry Christmas to you Eric.
Tedz
Now here's a Seasonal beauty! Looking good Cobber... it is Bikini Weather for Moi...all the best...salute
Richardphotos
cool animation. I seen people here that has these things that are about 6 feet tall for outside decor
Burpee
Oh no!!! that's exactly what I see outside my door, lol!! The neighbor boys rolled one down the street yesterday and I think it was 4 feet tall...3 of them huffing and puffing till it wouldn't move anymore :D Fabulous holiday greeting!!
arcticfox1
Wonderful animated snow globe...Love it!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
zoren
miss that winter snow here in So Cal... well, sometimes..... a cool yule to you and yours as well.
butterfly_fish
OK, that's the kind of snow I can appreciate - the kind on a containment sphere! LOL! V
idiot_sphinx
Glad I saw this ! An excellent greeting to us in the gallery :) I think we all had something like this as a child . Perfect animation and well designed holiday wishes !!~Merry Christmas~!!
Egmont
You are amazing. I love your attitude. Happy holidays to you to Eric and my vey best to your wife.
tibet2004uk
And to u too my dear!! Have a wonderful time! :) Cool anim too! ;)