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 (35)
zoren
a nice moment for an ice dragon to be laying back and sipping some ice wine....
Burpee
Oh gosh, I feel bad :( I thought he was picking his nose!!! (evil nasty grin right here) Eric, this may be simple in number of objects in it but it is lovely in the coloring. The sky is beautiful and the simple lines flow so nicely...well done!!!
jjean21
I'm so glad you did post this because it's marvelous in its simplicity; love the feeling of solitude, peace and quiet. Have a wonderful holiday season.
robotalk
That is a fantastic dream world --the total picture is so ethereal and the image so perfect...a wondrous world opens before our very eyes ! Sensational mood and work !
UVDan
Fantastic tranquil scene. I love the clouds and snowy hills. I think you should have a terrain for your water instead of a plane though.
soffy
what a beautiful place to sit and reflecting on whats going on, maybe a bit uncomfortable :) a wonderful creation EricV
kenmo
Excellent...so glad you posted it...
cindyx
The sense of isolation and solitude is excellent. What a clever way for a lonely dragon to meditate!! Love your image!!
Margana
Brrrrr!What a cold image.Very fitting indeed.LOve the feeling of isolation and otherworldliness.The water and the shadow look fabulous.Have a wonderful Sunday,yourself!-M :^)
DennisReed
Great Dragon scene! Superb contemplative pose! Bravo!
Richardphotos
I thought maybe he was trying to remember where he buried his supper, what with all the ice. excellent terrain Eric
2Loose2Trek
Beautiful image of solitude, peace, and inner-seeking. Excellent image ... nicely composed and rendered. V
cricri99
It is a poetic picture....he is also thinking on things for you.and will help you.!!thank you for sharing.well done !!
anniemation
Very nice! He looks so reflective!
xcentricity
Very cool! For some reason the shadow seems to complete the piece. I love it!
Mondwin
Delightful and lovely image!!splendid done!bravo!V:DDD.Merry Christmas to You!!!
violet
I think it is a wonderful render.....with a very special atmosphere....maybe life would be simple when we took the time and space to get our quiet moments....Well done Eric !!!!
Svarg
When I first saw this my impression was that he was wondering what he forgot. But then I read Burpee's comment. . . lolol :D I really like that sky, the texture on the mountains and his perch, and the dragon is of course, beautiful. Great work!
Tedz
A fine Image in it's cooliness.
cynlee
which way to go.. so many choices.. looks good to me ;]
camera2
Humour appears always present in your work and that is good. Too many of us rush about like chickens having lost their head to realize we need to take the time out of our hustle and bustle and take a long hard breath before continuing. Beautiful textures and a great pose for a dragon contemplating where he placed his last meal. Thank you for sharing. Egmont
Forevernyt
Looks okay from this distance, how about a closeup? Simple and be just as elegant as complicated. Never be worried about what you post up. Hell take a look at my gallery sometime. There are some things in there I question too, but what the hell.
Hopalong
Lookey how the claws on the left bat wing ice climb up dat slope! Lookey the cool cut-off shadow. Lookey the space and depth! Lookey the quizzical gesture and posture of Dragon Wunduhphugaweeh, Queen of the Great White North! Drag on, Monsieur Digimon, drag on, moosh, moosh. (Great and subtle one, almost the definition of a lasting smile). Whooshover their heads....
kimariehere
beautiful work wow you even have the shawdow out there on that snowbank!!... i like it and am glad you put it up!! :O)!!!
TwoPynts
What, it isn't animated??? LOL, great concept Eric. I do think you could refine the image a bit, but for what it is, it's great! =]
mcv
Imaginative and done in a wonderful hand drawn style. Very Artistic and fun to view! ~V~
SkyeKat
Very peaceful and beautiful scene - love the dragon.
butterfly_fish
Whoa! This is my yard! It's currently 1F here, so I'm pretty sure it's my yard, anyway. Although I don't have the water feature, so maybe not. I didn't know there were dragons in Massachusetts, though. I'll be staying away from the windows for a while just in case. (Love the texture, btw.)
idiot_sphinx
I adore this ! I think it looks like the Dragon is contemplating it's next raid :P If this thing is responsible for all of the ice on my front lawn, I will have to find a Dragon slayer soon ...LOL ... It's like skating every time I go outside !! I think your simple design is wonderful and I really believe that sometimes, you just can not improve on something that is just right the way it is :) Fabulous work !!~V~!!
Bea
The dragon is lovely