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 (21)
robotalk
Big laugh from me..very cool animation..and perfect response to Hoppity's latest..ha ha ..youse guys is a riot(s)
Margana
I think I'm missing something. :^( Who's Hopper?Sigh...Great animation though,Eric.That's certainly not me bowling!I think my average at bowling is about an 80!But I do much better bumper-bowling,lol.-M :^)
DennisReed
LOL! Awesome gif! I think your thumb is treading, but as long as you both are having fun!
cajolargo
does the X mean an hot sequel? =)
Svarg
Letting the pins fly, eh? LOL!!
voske
Excellent job!!!Agree with robotalk too!
Digimon
Don't worry Dennis, the "Ass" refferences are pointed at myself! Not much of a "War" really, Hell, I am ill equiped to match the Hopster! Just some friendly poking.
jjean21
Too excellent...haven't been bowling in years but it makes me want to go.
Burpee
The only mistake I see here Eric, is that the ball is hitting the headpin 'dead on', which would produce a split. Now, if the there is too much oil on the lane, then we would expect to see......ah geeze, I'll SPARE you the details!!! Just kidding around, this is fantastic! Your animations rock!!
rayburg
Three strikes and your out..oooops that's baseball..I use to bowl..one season I managed a 213 average...just lost interest..looks like Hoppy is on his way to a perfect game.
camera2
Now if I could do that, I'd be smilling. Thank you for sharing. Egmont
Forevernyt
Awesome animation!
Hopalong
"The dreaded Underarm-Braids-and-Duckpins-on-Donkey Gambitno planet can stay sober for long, Captain! Prepare to feel the power of the fully operational Burro Turret!" (Stunning, and don't miss the thumb y'all)
zoren
speed of animation is great!! excellent strike.
TwoPynts
Strike! Nice big ani mah man! I can't beat Hopper's comments so won't even try. ;]
tibet2004uk
Very well done! Quite impressive work!
Lorraine
terrific job...wow your modeling skills are great...not to mention the great animation
cricri99
My note 300/300 for your work!! Strike
Richardphotos
I apologize about not being at your gallery but as many others the galleries will not load or so slow. really a cool animation and todays post of the donkey and kid beating a rocket is hilarious
titta
Well done! :-)
ChristineG
that is one cool animation... awesome V Z