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 (38)
Hopalong
Gotdang, the thumb don't move! "Dr. Zhivago" playing at the drive-in, is it? Beautiful pic. Have only seen one or two of the even rarer "ice" storms. Gotta raise them thighs high with snowshoes on....mush, mush!
robotalk
Glorious scene --beeauteeful snow on the trees --hope you didnt have to commute today..just enjoy taking pictures...great POV and composition..it makes a fine nature pattern !
ahaze
Breathtaking. Really!
Margana
It's beautiful,Eric.I love how soft and quiet this is.Almost zen...This could look wonderful matted and framed in white,in a very white room.Lol,I'm decorating with your photo!I look forward to the next two.-M :^)
butterfly_fish
Oh, PLEASE tell me you're not sending all that stuff in my direction!! O.O Ice storms? Rare??? I wish! I guess Hopalong doesn't live in New England. Better go check the forecast... I'm glad you seem to enjoy the stuff, though. hugs :-)
chimera46
Sorry to hear you're getting snowed under (although it makes for good pictures). Where I live we've had the warmest winter since..well as far back as I can remember.
killerpumpkins
Wow! Perfect tree for the occasion! Very cool!! NPI KP
Zacko
Gorgeous capture Eric! A picture that could symbolize our winter as well....i cant remember a winter where we had nearly as much snow or blizzards as this one. Soooo sick of it now....but with the temperature at 1F i suppose i still have to wait a while for spring...sigh. Have a great day. #:O)
ysvry
wow , a xmass wonderland. well shot.
Richardphotos
winter wonderland especially since I am in a more than hot Texas looking at this on a monitor. global warming is playing havoc on the world's weather or not to be sunny or snow. thanks for sharing this beautiful and excellent ly captured foto
OpenMindDesign
Very beautiful. This is as close as I get to snow here so Thankyou for showing us :)
jif3d
Snow cones anyone ? we never, ever see anything like this in OZ...chillin'...Brrrrr, I think I'll go to the BEACH for a swim instead ! super capture Eric, I hope you got lots of food supplies and BEER ? ~Cheers~ :o)
Burpee
That came through by us but we got rain (yah!!!! still 10" below normal here). Awesome sight!
Mea
Rain and tordnados here. Beautiful picture, nicely captured.
Forevernyt
Yep snow. Been there done that. I was caught in the Blizzard of 96' at my sister's house for three days. Whew, what a time that was. Fantastic looking imagery.
RJC
As much as I hate snow one can get some very nice shots with it. This is a great shot. Love the contrast. V
jjean21
I know how damaging ice and snow can be but is this not just absolutely beautiful. Fantastic shot and worthy of framing.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Fascinating that tree... white lace... beautiful !
jcv2
Wow, March and still that cold, same cold here in the Netherlands but no blizzards though. Beautiful capture, love all those details! :)
TwoPynts
LOVELY! I would kill to be able to take some shots like this. Well, maybe not kill, but badly beat and maim! Beautiful photo Eric...more, more!
zoren
reminds me of my 'winter wonderland' youth, in Utah... now I'm here, surfs up!!
Druidstorm
Eric this is such a wonderful capture it strikes the eyes with its enigmatic beauty...BRAVO!!!...:))
Svarg
Wow!! Fabulous scene! I tried to get a few similar pics but we had Nothing like this. Greeting cards would be envious! lol! Hope you are all safe and warm.
DennisReed
Gorgeous image Eric! Bravo, and stay WARM!
Nath06
Fabulous winter scene!!! Bravo :)
cynlee
gosh.. i can only imagine! intricate wintery design..
SkyeKat
Very beautiful!
H_Dog
We will all enjoy these around August! It is cold and a pain to trudge through, but it is beautiful...great capture!
dodgeart
Nice idea to do a series--wish more here at 'Osity would do that. One has to view it in reverse--like reading Japanese Manga comics. That's why the 2 series I"m doing(P.Penny and Evil Grin) are numbered randomly
jocko500
lol looks surreal