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
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Comments (37)
Burpee
WOOOOHOOOO!!! This rocks!!! Cosme keeps pinching me though, haha!! I'm truly amazed that you finished this with time to spare. What a wonderful holiday and new year present. Thank you!! Happy New Year to you friend!! PS- who's the guy in the picture and where's my reindeer antlers :D
jjean21
Whoot! What a group we are and I'm having a fantastic time since this is the only party I'll be attending. Hs anyone seen my hat and bubbles? Thanks for the invitation Eric and hope your New Year is just spiffy.
violet
You did it....and yes I was afraid you would not make it...LOL...!!!!! It turned out very very well !!! I loved to participate in this wonderful project...!!! Wish you and your loved ones a very happy and creative new year....and thanks for the invite..!! Many hugs and big fat kiss......!!!!!!!
Svarg
WOW!!! That's Great! Excellent job, Eric! A New Year's treat!
Hopalong
Great idea, superb execution. Now about the monkey business under the table....
Margana
What a wonderful idea this was,Eric.I've been looking forward to seeing this all week!And it came out great!LOL at Cindy and Brian.I'm so happy I got to be a part of this.Thank you for inviting me,lol.So great to see you and everybody.Now if only Kort would keep his hands to himself,lol.The man's like an octopus!!!Sigh!Well,fortunately,Gerhard is being a gentleman,LOL...Anyway,I hope you and Wendy have a wonderful time tonight,whatever you do,and may the coming year be filled with joy and all good things.Hugs amd MWAH!-Marlene :^)
robotalk
I love this !!! Excellent work and what an honor to be with you all !! --thanks for letting me lift in the picture..that makes me a dead giveaway..this is so well done --it makes my New Years eve day..whoo hoo hats off to everyone !! Thanks Eric !! (and helpful gang)
2Loose2Trek
That was a fantastic idea and the execution is wonderful. Thanks for posting this and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I vote this the best pic of the year!! **
cindyx
It's a GREAT party Eric!!! It's okay that you didn't have a chair for me... I'll be alright. Standing for the evening on my 5-inch heels is fine. I can eat standing up, too. I don't mind leaning over everyone to put my drink down on the table... or I can always balance it on someone's head. Maybe since I'm already standing... I can answer the phone or the door for you... and probably clean off the table when everyone's finished . Hahahahahaaaaaaaaaa!! I LOVE YOUR IMAGE!!! EXCELLENT JOB!!! Happy New Year!!
DennisReed
Most impressive Eric! :) I will need to spend more time with this one! Bravo, Happy New Year, and let the party begin!
kimariehere
"HAHA I LOVeee this!!! AND I LOVE the purple dress you have selected for me!!! can i keep it !?? this is so creative you have done an amazing fun work !! you should see me here i am smiling so big ... Thank you for inviting me to your big new years bash!! Heres a toast for you :O) for putting us together ! ( i am still invegas and still having a break from here but i HAD to comment on this one its soo fun!!..Happy new year to you Eric!! Tonight ( after your virtual party hhehee going to the big nears bash in downtown Las Vegas on the tonight with this hug fire work show hope the kids can stay up for it wish this whole group was comming to wouldnt that be fun!!... luv ya Happy New year!! :O) !! V!!! oh mann this ROCKS!!! :O)))
Mea
Hee hee hee, love the guy in the picture frame in the back. Glad you got this together in time. Great job, glad I could join in the party. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
rayburg
Eric..this is soooo cooool..maybe I can join the party next year? Very creative and well done. I really enjoyed checking out each person. I hope you have a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!
camera2
This is FANTASTIC. What a SUPER ORIGINAL idea !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;~) Your something else. Happy New Year to you too. Egmont
Richardphotos
totally awesome Eric. a tremendous amount of work and quality at that!!!thanks for asking me to be part of the crew
zoren
great job Eric!, I love that you had the festive spirit and creativity to pull this off... a fine looking group of artists having a good time... a Happy New Year to you and to all at this round table of talent.
voske
FUN!!!Fantastic pic!!!Excellent work!!!Happy New Year to you and yours too!
tibet2004uk
HAHA!!! Wicked!! What a brilliant and fun idea!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO U TOO ERIC!!!!! All the best for 2006! :)
logiloglu
lol, you are a wonderful friend,Eric. i enjoy this party a lot.wish you all a " Happy New Year 2006 " ! #:O)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Just coming back from the New Year Eve party and there is it ! GENIAL ! So proud to be with this fabulous bunch of artists... I'm going to framed this ! Thanks Eric, your creativity is awesome. This has been a superb idea ! Very well done !
Lorraine
I raise my glass to you all...happy new year!...terrific job!...and the best use of the creative juices!...well anyway the grape juices come in handy...or whatever they use for champagne!....
B_PEACOCK
Wow now this is awesome . I look pretty good in a tux LOL .Thanks for putting me in Eric .This is really cool .Happy Mew Year
jonterry
Happy New Year!! This is fabulous!!
arcticfox1
What an original idea and cool image! This would make a great card! Love the detail and balance in this work...Excellent!!
ModestyB
LOL!!!!!! Happy 2006!!!!!!!!
Naichan
What a neat idea! Hope you all had a really great (virtual) time :-) Happy 2006!
Traligill
oh, bugger I missed it!!!!! can I come next year? This is fantastic work, creative, original and FUN:)) Hope this year is a great one for you and for everyone, everywhere!!!
BobaDuffs
All the cool people here! ha ha Robo doing the HAPPY NEW YEAR LIFT!! Absolutely festive and wonderful!!You all Renderosity friends look so beautiful! The New Beatles Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band!! Congrats! :) :)
SkyeKat
What a cool idea! Definitely looks like a fun party. Very creative. Love the different poses.
cricri99
From ten minutes i am laughing.....i can't stop!!...c'est genial chaleureux et drole...et en plus on a bien rit, bien bu et bien dans!!!Un peu de bonne humeur dans ce monde de brutes c 'est top !! BRAVO!!!Je te souhaite une ann 2006 jubilatoire!!