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 (29)
robotalk
That is a wonderful image and I love the effect...Guess it's too late to say "Dont put her on a pedestal" hah :-D --yeah..kidding --great tribute so beautiful presented ! fantastic !
Hopalong
Winged throne--is that Assyrian? But what's the figure in front? Nice depth in the sky and clouds but the furniture is blocking Mount Assinoboine. Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald and all that,jejeje. (Great animated rays, Roberto!)
jif3d
Hi Roberto ????? try Eric !!!!!! interesting anim FX and dedication. ~Cheers~ :o)
DennisReed
A most radiant tribute! Bravo!
zoren
a radiant presence, yes indeed... I'll check her work out.
npauling
Excellent work. I was expecting the wings to flap but it was a nice surprise to see the radience moving instead.
jocko500
wow this is super work
rayburg
marlene is going to love this dedi, Eric. You're right, in that she is one of the really beautiful and lovely people here at RR.
Margana
Ohhhhh Eric!!!It's beautiful!!!Oh my...Hang on...I'm a bit stunned,lol...You are so sweet.What a lovely animation.I can't believe you did this for me.I'm so incredibly flattered.Thank you so much.I'll cherish it always...Wow.I never expected something like this...So much nicer then the self-inflicted head-banging I had imagined,lol.You're a wonderful friend,Eric and truly one of RR's greatest treasures.Thank you,again.You made my day/night/weekend...week!-M :^)))
kimariehere
WONDERFUL for dear Marlene!!! she is a ray of light !! ... love your annimation on this brillinat work !!...amazing lumination beauty heaven sent!!! V!
oscilis
I always enjoy your animations, not that I have a clue how you do them. Who is this myserious lady on the throne? Is there a story?
Artzy
Wonderfully Done!
Svarg
Great dedication! Superb image and animation, as always. An excellent way to honor a wonderful lady!
Forevernyt
Very cool effects and an awesome scene.
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very creative animation......!!!!
romanceworks
I checked out Margana's gallery and she is indeed a wonderful artist. Adored her photo and poem about First Love. What a beautiful tribute to your friendship and both of your creative spirits. :o) CC
SkyeKat
Most Excellent!
Kinouk
Love the big feel of this. Stunning!!! hugz
Burpee
OH WONDERFUL!!! This is so beautiful and what a lovely gift for Margana! Love it!!
jjean21
What wonderful animation on the light...this really is beautiful.
Richardphotos
awesome work Eric and dedication to Margana. she is a first class photograher
kenmo
Pure magic....V
cynlee
so nice.. rather suits her actually
Cosme..D..Churruca
Beautiful gift for an angel.
SamTherapy
Beautiful tribute.
TwoPynts
Dang Eric, putting Marlene on a pedestal, aren't we??? I have to admit though she is certainly deserving. A simply divine animation and tribute her majesty. BTW, #100 is coming soon...
Lorraine
too cool...the animation really is the icing on the ...image!
Gwyn Tyger
what a beautiful tribute this is.
Mousson
D´une grande beauté!!!!!!