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 (46)
killerpumpkins
One leaf or not to leave, that is the question! KP
Pewter7
Lovely photo. Colored leaf in the center is a nice, artsy touch.
newleaf
Fantastic capture. Well spotted
Zacko
Still going strong i see. Thats an eyecatcher for sure, and it takes a kean eye to spot it when not looking for it. Beautiful wintershot, even though it brings me some anxiety. Ever since my accident, the word "blizzard" make my neck hurt some more. Have a great day Eric. #:O)
B_PEACOCK
The lone leaf LOL Awesome ahot
EnglishBob
Yay! Go leaf!
Mondwin
Splendid capture!!!Bravo!V:DDD
jif3d
Man that's one feisty leaf, tenacious or wot ? I couldn't believe my eye's in that sort of weather, super duper capture Eric ~Cheers~ :o) p.s. how dem supplies holdin' out ?
TwoPynts
That single leaf is super duper cool. What a find and what a photo! I bet you could come up with some wicked mirrorscapes using those tangled snowy branches. Thanks for sharing this bit of winter weather with this Floridian. ;]
Forevernyt
That is classic. This would be good for one of those inspirational posters. Defiance. The ability to withstand change. Or something like that. ;) Nicely done.
Svarg
The single leaf is Perfect! Great capture!! This one's worth framing, to be sure.
robotalk
Gorgeous winter scene ! Excellent and invigorating to see !
kimariehere
very cool how cool is that ( literaly- lol_) you found a tree with only one leaf on it !! ... great eye Eric ! love to see your photography!!.,...
jcv2
a ha, one single leaf - resistance is NOT futile LOL! Fantastic capture of this tree with tah leaf! Gorgeous work! :)
jjean21
Amazing, the single leaf amidst all that snow, what a miracle in itself. Another beautiful shot.
soffy
wonderful winter shot,what a stubborn little leaf LOL,excellent shot EricV
lemonjim
It's a leaf just for you to keep, now we can all share it... thanks!
zoren
an incredible tenacity......!
idiot_sphinx
Yes , let us hope that this is about done !! We had the same storm, I couldn't believe it. Seemed that last Friday , it was so beautiful outside , I took the kids and the dog to the park :) We even grilled outside , then two days later , we got dumped on so badly it hurt ! I think we ended up with 10 inches ..LOL .. Well I have to say I like your capture and you were brave to go out and take this perfect ode to spring !!~**~!!
Hopalong
Defiantly waving a souvenir of color and Autumn (an Etruscan word in origin, also qua concept), and through a deep winter sleep dreaming of Spring! Another great one--also like the depth through the branches into the snowy field behind. Once knew NE blizzards and snowstorms well--a house actually snowed in up to the the second floor and the exit dug out almost as a tunnel! Later, places too COLD for much snow, hehe. But only a couple of ice storms. I urge all not to miss your recent collection of thumbs, which are brilliant and spiff!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Keen eye Eric ! Beautiful pic !
DennisReed
1st thing that caught my eye was that single leaf! Cool capture! Bravo!
maudawg
"...hang on Sloopy, er leefy, hang on..." !!!VOTE!!!
Burpee
That was going to be my first question!!! Unbelievable to have that one leaf hanging. How cool is that? Very beautiful image!
SkyeKat
That's an incredible shot - beautiful!
H_Dog
This is the kind of shot that every serious photographer prays for, and they are sometimes right in front of us, but difficult to spot. Glad that you spotted, and captured this one!
dodgeart
The eye of the artist is often rewarded. This image is a good reminder to tote a camera along at all times if possible!
jocko500
yes i see it lol super one
butterfly_fish
I think we're all that little leaf, just hanging in there. Excellent capture. :-) Snowed in up to the second floor, eh Hop? Must've been '78. That was my first New England winter after leaving southern California, and the snow was over my head (I was 8). I've been pretty much on the anti-snow bandwagon ever since. lol.
Richardphotos
one leaf hanging on for better or worse. I was at a clients house yesterday and he has Crepe myrtle tree that still has the leaves from last fall. it is ready to spout buds and does not want to give up lasts years crop