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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
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Comments (53)
zoren
nice watercolor art......
neynna
Wonderful! You can almoust feel the fur...
DennisReed
You really should get back to doing more of this! Hint, hint! Bravo Eric!
robotalk
What a gorgeous drawing --it is so soulful and amazing --top talent here Eric !! terrific work !~
xcentricity
I have to agree with Dennis, You really should do some more traditional art!
idiot_sphinx
Lovely work !! I like this very much and I think you have a great talent for this sort of work :) Excellent post !!~***~!!
danob
Wonderful work I hope you get back to painting again you have a real talent
karanta
Wonderful :)
RJC
Wow. Pretty cool. I was almost expecting it's nose to light up or it's head to spinn around. Your traditional work is great. I'd love to see more. V
oscilis
I hope you haven't stopped doing this kind of stuff. What an eye you have.
titta
beautiful watercolour work you did here! The wolf head is so nicely done, and the icy background I love! I hope you still paint with watercolours! :-)
kenwas
Fine work Eric!
jjean21
Didn't you know women never get rid of anything LOL..especially gifts like this. I'm a lover of wildlife and the wolf is one of my favorites..you've captured its essence beautifuly..the eyes are haunting.
Forevernyt
This is awesome.
TwoPynts
You know what? You're not half bad...or at least you weren't half bad. ;] I know that if I tried to draw or paint again now, after years of neglect, I would probably laugh at the results. Anyway, excellent find from the archives...I'm happy you came across it. Have a terrific weekend!
Svarg
I'm delighted to see it now! Outstanding work!! You are a formidable talent, Eric. Wondeful picture. No wonder your wife treasures it. Excellent!
SamTherapy
Lovely painting. I never have been happy with using watercolours and consequently threw all my old watercolour work away.
jif3d
BRILL brush work my friend ! your other 2Dee's ROCK too! yes, I would love to see some new 2Dee from you ? way kool stuff Eric ~Cheers~ :o)
kansas
This is a wonderful watercolor painting. I agree with the others who say you should do more of these. Excellent art.
Hopalong
An echo of what in the wild, especially in twilight, is huge yellow-eyed and still curiosity, ready to move in any number of directions....
CameraObscura
I am glad it was not lost or damaged. It is precious. Thank you for sharing.
lemonjim
I'm transfixed by the eyes - great job Eric!
Burpee
Stunning rendition! Love those eyes, they transfix you!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Hey ! You are a fantastic painter aswell ! Genial art work Eric, like it so very much !
soffy
truly a wonderful piece of art work Eric,excellentV
dodgeart
i was admiring this earlier--nice work Eric!
kimariehere
WOW!! AWESOME artistic skill ...your watercolor work here shows just how talented you are !! i love it !! beautifully done ! V!
MOOOW
wonderful painting my dear friend !!!colors and textuers are amazing!!!!!!!!!!
2Loose2Trek
Very nicely done watercolor. Excellent work! V
Richardphotos
Eric, this beautiful painting. very accurate and perfect colors