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 (50)
skiwillgee
Wow, man. How many Zebras did you model? I quit counting at 2,756,321. How did you get that many in one little file. :-) (and my kids say I'm not too smart) No, really where are they coming from and going to.?
jif3d
You have an absolute wacko humour ! love it...I also know where they are off to, they are going to the Newspaper stand for some camou(camel)-flage practice ? kool stuff & Cheer's :o)
TheBryster
I could watch this all day! LOL Wonderful stuff!
leecant
Exellent!! Really! im shocked i havnt seen this idea before, but im sure you executed it a lot better than most would! Love it!
kimariehere
love your black and white immagination !! sorry i missed this the other Rend was running tooo slow!! awesome artwork!! :O) !!!
Kid_Fisto
in africa there are actually road signs that say that.
Lorraine
woo hoo indeed!
EngleWolf
Wowzers !!! The best idea for a b/w animation ever !!! Love this !!! ;o)
Li-An
Your best animation.Great, great job!!!!
TwoPynts
I disagree with Hops...Zebra is great and can be tender if you marinade it long enough. ;] Superior animation here, especiall the perspective and angle of it! Certainly hypnotic!
MoppelundWilli
WOW! I better step aside!!! Fantastic & funny idee! v!
Forevernyt
Wicked. Awesome animation.
gunsan
I cannot say I am specially interrested of animations, but I find this one both funny and sklfully done.
zoren
love it!
killerpumpkins
Ok! First, thank you for your comment on my art "Be Mine". Second, I am not just reciprocating to you either. This piece is absolutely awesome. You are genuinely talented and funny. It is a pleasure to meet you. KP
lemonjim
got it! love the use of pure b&w. really came out nice!
SamTherapy
First class.
cynlee
they're as bad as the deer here! smack.. oops.. firstrate work
Vladivar
Wow! Cool idea, very funny and well done animation. Yes, there is something hypnotic in those running zebras... Just like in the Krazy Kat's eyes. Fantastic!
Azr1el
LOL! :)