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
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Comments (46)
cynlee
hurray for the leaf in hanging on so long!!!!! :]
Traligill
its incedible how they do that, wonderful image!
anniemation
Excellent photo! What a find!
CameraObscura
Life is full of surprises but only with we take a step back and observe more closely the things around us. Thank you for sharing a special moment in your life.
logiloglu
a most beautiful winter impression. i like the only one colored leaf a lot. wonderful image,Eric. BRAVO #:O)
Druidstorm
Full of beauty as-always in your captures Eric. Bravo!!!...:))
frndofyaweh
Poor loner, but still hanging on. Okay, You are great with finding the shots. Strange weather threads are popping up in all the forums. It's world wide friends.
Anjour
Beautiful shot and tree...bravo!!!:o)
2Loose2Trek
Super shot ... the last leaf of the season before spring I presume. Excellent shot and sharp eye.
oscilis
You have to admire a leaf with that much resistance. Or was he a bully and the others fled? Or did he tell really long and boring jokes? Or did he do karaoke at three in the morning But I admire his spirit anyway. Lovely shot.
SamTherapy
Very cool. Literally. :) Groovy leaf, too.
Margana
Sorry Eric.Didn't know I missed one.Absolutely lovely shot and a wonderful find.It's beautiful and I so love the symbolism.Hope it's getting a bit warmer there now.-M :^)
BrasilGirl2004
The leaf is a sign of life! Spring will return soon! It is an excellent photograph!
skiwillgee
The leaf is remarkable indeed. Some days we all feel like it, just hanging on and not sure why. Great eye to see this.
voske
there must be always one,beautiful photo!!!
estevez
Super shot friend ! I felt the cold here in Brazil, hehehe....