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 (29)
Richardphotos
I keeep trying catch that sphere ,but it is too fast! amazing Bryce
Hopalong
Great job! A few k here, a few k there, pretty soon you talkin' under 512!
rayburg
Now you really did it. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ (2 hours later...2:30 am) Oh wow, I gotta get to bed....
BLUESTONE
It's nice to see a ball getting it's own exercise for once...
tibet2004uk
ROFL@BLUESTONE!!! O_o Wicked work Eric!
DennisReed
Awesome time warp! :) That's because I can sit and watch this and loose track of time altogeather! Farout Eric!
robotalk
ASTOUNDING !! THE GREATEST !!!!!!!!!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Fascinating work... love it ! Totally hypnotic !
kimariehere
hey you did it!! i was just showing my girls the black and white one now i shall have to show them this more vibrant one my fav! awesome Eric!!
birthunicorn
amazing work you did it
Svarg
Good job! Elegant work.
jjean21
I have NO idea how you did that but it's marvelous. I could just sit here and watch it for hours. Amazing!!!
Lorraine
Mezmerizing...haha...I love it!
cajolargo
cerebral washing machine interior, uh? xclnt =)
zoren
great determinaton to get this right, nice work... how?
Margana
I'm glad you were able to upload this one.It looks fabulous in these colors!Brilliant and very visually exciting work,my friend!-M :^)
Burpee
OHGosh!! You did it! You're a genius!! Well...I think you are :D
jif3d
What an inspiraling animation !!! AWESOMENESS & Cheer's :o)
dodgeart
Nice work Digimon-san. Colours are wonderful. I'm having fun with this since i accidentally found how to stop and restart movement...
TwoPynts
YIKES! I clicked on the thumb and the next thing I know is 2 hours have gone by and the is a pool of drool right beside my keyboard. You got me!!! =]
soffy
wow Eric how cool,amazing animation,and what fantastic colors,excellentV
jocko500
this is super. You did this is far out
dashboard_jehovah
It is hypnotic!...(round-n-round-n-round-n-round-n-round) I am having evil thoughts now, you little spinster! Awesome work!
Forevernyt
Somebody get me off this crazy thing! Awesome animation.
Li-An
Very interesting animation. Great work!
ChristineG
BIG VOTE AGAIN :-D
SamTherapy
Brilliant.
cynlee
i'm havin flashbacks.. luv this!! :]
BobaDuffs
blade perfect marble zunners bouncing between my ear canals! Outstanding!