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 (53)
gknapp
Fine works from the archives~!Cool that she had saved it!!!
Druidstorm
Eric you are a master of many talents friend. This is truly beautiful, and as-always you capture the essence within your work. Bravo!!!...:))
SkyeKat
Very beautiful!
logiloglu
WOW, i am without words. i like your painting style a lot,Eric. most excellent done. TOP TOP NOTCH #:O)
jocko500
wow this is super
BrasilGirl2004
The eyes are so beautifully made! It is an excellent portrait!
graemeb
You have a very interesting gallery here I will have to come back and have a longer look. Thanks for the comments mate.
cynlee
a wonderful watercolor & sketch.. sure she treasures it!! :]
Mea
That's very beautiful. The treatment on the fur is very nice. Lovely eyes.
kenmo
Pure talent... This is nicely done... V
Anjour
Excellent drawing,...wonderful work!!!:o)***
Omotou
I like how its face comes out of the background. Nicely done!
Traligill
beautiful colour and excellently done!
Tarpan88
Absolutly inspiring Work!
estevez
Vey beautiful painting and excellent technique. Great talent ! Congratulations !
Sekadhar
Such beautiful artwork! You are so talented! Like to see more! Excellent done!!!
attileus
Hi Eric! What a sweet wolf portrait; excellent pose and execution. I also experimented with wcolor but it always turned out to be a mess...lol
voske
A beauty !!!!love the eyes wonderful!!!!Excellent!!!!!
Hanniana
WOW! in a word! This is absolutely beautiful! I can't imagine how pleased you must have been to hear that it had not been lost! h x
Kazam561
Fantastic work, Eric...
soltare
super ! :)
adorety Online Now!
Love it.
DukeNukem2005
Excellent and very interesting artwork.