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 (31)
jif3d
Woo Hoo ALRIGHT NEW TOYS !!! half your luck Eric, yup as Sir Cumference would say..."jolly good show ol' chap and jump for joy-division !" ~Cheers~ :o)
rayburg
You should have a picture of Joy with this...lol.. and Merry Christmas..I hope you threw away all your wrapping paper when you were finished opening your gifts...lol
Margana
LOL I don't know what DAZ is...but you sure seem to be excited about it...so surely it will come to good use!So hip hip hooray!And a fine animation to boot!Love your work,Eric!-M :^)
RJC
Hey, I've been somewhat curious about Hexagon. Anyway, another amusing anumation too.
kimariehere
BOING BOooinggggg!! weeee!!!! jump for joy!!! i love it !! so fun!!! what wonderful annimation here ..i want one!! LOL!!! EXCELLENT!
oscilis
I'm not even going to download a demo of Daz because I would never leave the house for six months. Your animations are coming along in leaps and bounds. Sorry.lol.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Congrats ! Seems is going to be superb that program... keep them coming and jumping !
jjean21
And I fully expect to see every one of those new toys put to good use...no wonder you're jumping for joy. Awesome ani Eric.
DennisReed
Who says White Space Troopers can't jump! ;) COOL animation!
skiwillgee
Well done!! Woohoo to you too.
butterfly_fish
I'm glad you're so happy! Your animation is making me grin. :-) I bought the $1.99 PC download, so I'm hoping to find a chance to figure the thing out soon. I may come begging for help in the not too distant future. lol.
chimera46
Hehe, now there's a happy trooper.
robotalk
Great looking character and smooooth animation ..cool news !
Hopalong
Nice smooth jump for the number of frames, but gotdang it, Eric, can't you do silent movie "jumpy" even for a "jump", hehe. Just kidding....subtle head and arm movement too....
Svarg
Excellent graceful movement. I like the character too, what a suit! Also, what a deal! Guess I'll have to see about platinum membership.
Forevernyt
Already got Hex 2, but not the cool goodies. I did get it for $1.99 though. Wink. Awesome ani up there as well. Now, I just need about 6 months of free time to sit down and try to learn it.
Burpee
Same as Nyt. I was already a Plat member so I didn't get the $100 buck...I'm jealous, lol.
Richardphotos
I am going to buy it tonight after I browse the galleries. I really like thew action of the knees and feet. realistic motion
zoren
I agree the movement, mechanics is great.... looks like a fun program.
adrian3Dart
Very nice model! The movment is great... very realistic. Well Done ;)
soffy
LOL congratslots of great stuff to play with,love this jumping guyV
jocko500
look like you a kid in a candy story . cool stuff here
SamTherapy
Hehehe. Cool! I have this same set. Great modelling but I don't dig the textures too much. Working on my own versions right now. Will pass them over to you when I have done 'em. As for your anim, well, it's excellent, as always.
Traligill
:):):):) fantastic:)
TwoPynts
You 3D guys have such fun toys to play with...and now DAZ has you promoting them. Life can't get much better than that! ;] Everybody jump, jump!
Sarte
Master Chief?
DemonMage
I cheated. I bought the Platnium Club Membership, then went back and bought Hex 2. Total Price paid... $31.99 not even $40 for a program I'd have paid $269. He he he. I rule.
SkyeKat
Very cool!
Lorraine
excellent...inspiring me to give animations more attention
Azr1el
DAZ Rules indeed! Very cool character and animation!!! :)