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 (47)
kimariehere
WONDERFUL!!! love the eyes watching going round and round !! Excellent annimation here !!! brilliant !!! V!
Angelsinger
"I hope this animation makes you smile!" Yes it did! This is a very cool animation, great work!! I'm thinking of my cat... this would never work with him. He's not only unafraid of water, he adores it.... I'd love to see him in this scene! LOL
npauling
It certainly did make me smile. I don't think the cat will get the goldfish as he will be too mesmirised. Wonderful work and so cute. Great reflections too.
Traligill
it did:):) excellent work (and play:))
Hopalong
Great trompe, hehethe nuclear-powered submersible Kitty Hawk! But watch out, Goldie looks PO-ed, pacing back and forth in the office like that with arms behind back"What's the meaning of this! Can't you get anything right? If I have to call you on the carpet one more time YOU'RE COURT-MARTIALED!"
RJC
Well, it's one form of kitty tv. My old cat used to spend hours looking out the window, and occasionally, trying to scratch her way out through the glass. Very few cats are willing to brave the dreaded h20 to get to the fish. Anyway, very fun animation. V
zoren
very fun.....!! the moves are great!!!
anniemation Online Now!
Thank you! That expression is perfect! I don't think that fishbowl is going to remain upright too long though! And yes, it made me smile! :))) Thank you again Eric!
Richardphotos
the reflection and shadow is outstanding Eric. looks like the cat is going to overcome it's fear of water
louly
Great work! It's really well done.
jif3d
Hours of pussy fun and fishin', I think I'm getting dizzy, the B&W is a great touch, kool anim Eric ~Cheers~ :o)
Digimon
Thanks Jeff! Now I got the color one working! LOL, I can never wait....
killerpumpkins
Very very cool! Thanks KP
romanceworks
Very cool! :o) CC
Svarg
Heh heh heh! I'm sure the kitty is hearing Jacques Cousteau's voice narrating this on a commercial free PBS station. Great tribute! And the animation is perfect; following eyes, reflections and all!
rayburg
How do we change the channel??? Love this cute animation
SSoffia
WONDERFUL!!! WORK
chimera46
hehe, great animation, well done!
skiwillgee
This is great. I've got to show it to my daughter's cat. :-) Keep up the animations!
violet
LOL....excellent...Very well done !!!!!!!!
Steeleyes101
This is so beautiful man I love this best of all your gallery Outstanding work of art
Margana
Oh Eric!You are priceless!So cute and soooo funny...Every time I get an ebot for you,I know something great is coming.Thank you for that.LMAO and hope today you laugh as much as I did.Hugs.-M ;^)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Fantastic Eric... never so few has tell a lot. Magistral work !
EnglishBob
Our cats prefer watching the washing machine, but the concept of cat television is still well-known in our house. Another great Digimon piece.
kenwas
Well done Eric! and thanks for the link.
oscilis
Hey, that's super. This animation stuff could be addictive.
lemonjim
very awesome, so smooth and realistic!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and creative animation......!!!!
SamTherapy
Hahaha. First rate! I have a few feline buddies who could relate to that.
Anjour
Cool work and idea..bravo!!!:o)v