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 (47)
2Loose2Trek
Aaaaaah! Everyone loves a puppy. This guy appears to have real character, talent, and strength for sled pulling. Very cool pup ... excellent photo! **
cricri99
do you stick out like Yukon ?...i love it!!
Zacko
LMAO!!! I know what you mean about cross country skiiers and their precious trails. Here they usually are nice enough to make a "walking-path" using a snowmobile next to the trails...and for some reason our little Eija always leave that path to go and take a dump on the ski-trail instead, lol. Not too appricated by the skiiers thats for sure, lol. Yukon sure is a beauty!!!! Ive always wanted a dog like him...but im afraid he requires way too much exercise for my taste...lazy as i am, lol. Gorgeous capture! Have a great day!!! #:O)
Onslow
Fabulous capture love the warm light and cold snow - perfect capture :) ........... 'Cats are so much more intelligent than dogs - You can't get eight cats to pull a sledge through snow ' ....joke ;) - well presented image and have a great xmas :)
Mondwin
Gorgeous and very splendid capture!!bravo!V:DDD
francinechristophe
Fantastic experience isn't it ? Excellent pic ! But is it normal that it as one eye blue and the other chestnut ? Normally they have both eyes blue, no ?
newleaf
Superb capture of handsome Yukon. A delight to view
jjean21
What a great capture of Yukon and he looks like he is having such a good time. It ALMOST makes me want to go enjoy the outdoors, but not quite.
Svarg
Wow! He's beautiful! Looks like he's having fun with the sled. Great shot, Eric.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Genial pic and amazing those eyes... love it !
rayburg
Great pic of Yukon on the trail or off the trail..depends on how you look at it..lol
jcv2
Wonderful capture, the Yukon world must be a joy to sled through the snow-covered landscape! :)
DennisReed
A wonderful shot of Yukon in his prefered state! :) Bravo!
Tedz
Loking a fine Animal is Yukon...beware Yellow Snow!
cindyx
WOW!!! What a magnificent dog!!! Fantastic photo!!!
Burpee
He is gorgeous!!! If he ever needs a vacation, he can stay at the Griffin Hotel for Dogs. Just a short sled ride from Chicago :D Haha, this is wonderful! Thanks for sharing this bit of your love and life with us :)
robotalk
That is another beautiful picture of your David Bowie dog (the eyes)I'm sure this photo would sell to a magazine for outdoor sports or a ad for a winter resort ..perfect photo --very professional...and Yukon is the handsomest of all creatures !!
zoren
yes, a handsome, happy friend... almost feels like we can touch him, nice photo.
camera2
Is that the light or does he have two differently coloured eyes? Nice to see a good blanket of snow and it being enjoyed to the fullest. Thank you for sharing. Egmont
Richardphotos
incredible capture of your beautiful dog. the constrast with the pure white snow really highlites his coat of golden hair
WandM
Wonderful capture.
cynlee
never been but i'm sure it's wonderful.. luv his eyes!!! ;]
Forevernyt
Beautiful dog, looks like you all had fun.
Hopalong
Note the footprints in the snow! STOCK UP on buffalo pemmican and peanut butter for the run to the pole! Check out the glare on the right just under the muzzle, where dog and snow meld! Get out your Eskimo snow glasses, Nanook! Who coulda credited such photorealism possible with a program like Poser! Moosh, moosh, and drag on, Monsieur Digimon, drag on! (Magnificent light!)
TwoPynts
He looks like he's having a blast. So, let me know when you have him all prepped for the Ididerad (sp?) and I'll book your flights to Alaska. Call of the Wild!!! =]
mojogoing
I love his eyes
mcv
Looks like he was having a lot of fun! Excellent bright clear winter picture that is fun to view! ~V~
kenmo
What a beautiful dog... Awesome capture...!!! V
SkyeKat
What a beautiful dog and wonderful photo!
Li-An
Lovely dog! Gorgeous capture.