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 (22)
robotalk
Wonderful treatment--the stark white/black stripe motif screams' quiet 'as if no sound could exist there..eerie like a Bergman film and surreal imagery..imaginative scene !
Richardphotos
if you scroll fast enough the stripes seem to have animation. the tiger looks like he has seen his lunch and supper. I agree quite eerie
Hopalong
Up down, up down--and, PRESTO, an ice covered pond on the ground (nice visual play!).
anniemation Online Now!
Very cool and eerie. Great job!
zoren
an excellent stripe, interesting combination of images......
Margana
Ooh this is wonderful,Eric!I love the extreme B/W that is so visually exciting!Very creative work,my friend!!!Kudos!-M :^)
rayburg
Unless it's Tuesday where you are, I think there's 4 days till Friday...Think you been seeing too many stripes...I was staring at the screen for a minute or two waiting for something to move then I realized it wasn't an animation..lol...now I have vertigo from staring at those stripes..thanks...=(
Digimon
Sorry Ray, I meant "Work" days, I don't know about you, but it's "Miller Time" here! LOL, well Gosser Time really!
jjean21
Wonderful, love the black and white and all those stripes really do get to you a fter a while. Thnak you SO much for NOT animating this one LOL.
jif3d
Stars'n'Stripes...all the way with the USA, by the way, where are the stars ? only kidding, super BW FX, and I tried the Professor Hoppy technique...I think I'm gonna have a quite beer now or another coffee (mmm ?) ~Cheers~ :o)
kenwas
Like it...as others I have been waiting for something to move!
Forevernyt
Fantastic scene. Oh, sorry...Happy Belated to your sweetie!
Svarg
What do you mean 'its not animated'? Looks like its moving to me. Cool image! I like the starkness (is that a word?) Cleverly done!
kimariehere
wow !! that is so cool i love your idea apectacular contras and image!!... always a treat to see your work!
TwoPynts
The refelection in the water is the perfect touch. Some people DO see the world in B&W...
DennisReed
Awesome POV & B&W! Bravo!
VigilAnnie
Beautiful stripes. Nice theme.
jocko500
I love the black and white ; super looking
SkyeKat
Very nice, love the black and white theme.
Traligill
this is just excellent!! the contrasts superb!
Egmont
You challenge the bounderies of your creativity every time. Thank you for sharing.
cynlee
neat B&W nature circus of pattern & shadow! :]