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)
zoren
extraordinary innovative and stimulating......!
robotalk
Wonderful imagery and creativity..super pro quality illustration and concept...and salute !!
sittingblue
hmmm... great tribute mate!
DennisReed
Your imagination and execution know no bounds, this is beyond here! ;) Bravo!
rayburg
Wonderful presentation for Tedz. His spirit will live on here at RR.
kimariehere
spectacular tribute ...seeing all those remnants of him makes me a bit sad... i know many here are... terriffic thougths and upload!!
cajolargo
right, just not here... bye bye Digimon, may your mind remain sharp against banality =) claudio
Svarg
Well done, Eric. Very well put.
oscilis
Excellent. Let's hope Tedz boards another mothership and returns unscathed.
Richardphotos
http://dreamzboard.proboards2.com/index.cgi?board=interview2&action=display&thread=1070204280 excellent dedication to the high commander and art work
TwoPynts
Out of this world! A finer tribute to the THC, I could not image. Seeing this and the other images members have posted are a testament to how well loved and admired he was here at RR. First class job Eric, SALUTE
Lorraine
terrific salute...
Forevernyt
Okay... are you on the right meds? :) Just kidding with you. Interesting abstract.
Hopalong
You damn well best be careful here, Dr. Digimon-"banal" is one of them effete FRENCHIE words! Originally meant what pertained to compulsory feudal service--thus "commonplace". Adjective from "ban", another FRENCHIE word (Medieval Latin Bannum--edict to or summons of vassals). From Teutonic ultimately. Nice altogether unbANAL pic of vASSAL Englishmen and Scots lined up on parade....look at dem kilts, hehe.
dodgeart
i did not know THC(hmmm-- interesting configuration of letters there...) regardless, Cool image to be sure.
Margana
Well done Eric.Tedz would be most pleased!You have honored your THC well.Now what is your friend Hopalong going on about?The Scots?Oppressors?Ummm I must've read a different version of history! -M ;^)
jif3d
I get an "illuminazi" feel from this, surreal and out there buddy...kool & ~Cheerio~
butterfly_fish
Doggie! lol. It's good not to be one of those bathroom-door people. ;-)
Burpee
Extraordinary and wonderful tribute! The unique and uncommon rock the boat and are ostrisized for it. Too bad to lose such a mind.
pimbotin
I share your pain (and anger too)... But our dear THC is not really dead. He has just been banned from that world, no more. But I know, for sure, that he is intensively searching for a new and better world for us... As soon as he succeeds in his quest, I know that we will all be invited to follow him.... So let us be patient. salute...
cynlee
true talent knows no conformity ..salute! ;]