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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 (32)
zoren
nice concept, looks great... sometimes varied lighting will give better fx and sharpen the mats.
Mondwin
Really a very fantastic scene!!!!excellent done!!!bravo as Your usual!!!V:DDD.Hugsxx
jif3d
Kool fantasy pic and composition Eric, I don't know about that watery prob. I have never see it on any of my own Bryce renders, could be an open GL or GFX card issue ( I use double ge-force 6500's -SLI PC) good luck and well done ! & ~Cheers~ :o)
oscilis
I can offer no advice but I keep coming back to this image. It has a really magic feel it. Personally, I like the water because it adds to the strangeness of the scene. It makes you wonder how does the brain conjure up a scene that doesn't exist. Did you "see" this image in your head before you started creating it or did it just happen?
violet
Zoren may be right...it could be the lack of lighting ... maybe you could use light with no fall of and no shadows....but I am not sure this image needs it...it gives the image a sense of depth and movement in a way....Anyway..LOve the pic and fact you used Aiko...:-) ;-) !!!!
Svarg
I see what you mean, especially in the lower right corner, but I think the overall look is cool. Yes, it might be a lighting issue. I'll ask my local Brycemaster. Or . . . did you render this late at night? Perhaps your graphics card was bleary eyed? Great scene, Eric, the lighting is fabulous! Fantastic eagle & rider. I bet that castle doesn't get many visitors! My kind of place to live!
killerpumpkins
Very cool! I like the this. I'll bet that real estate is expensive. KP
Burpee
Is THAT why the br5 file you sent me had preview render set on it, lol ;) Excellent concept and dream here!
DennisReed
Fantastic setting! :)
Hopalong
Sort of like the dark side of the old band that ran in Heavy Metal--the Mercenary, was it? You are getting very subtle, Roberto--clearly you have gone beyond tributes and are getting tributees who don't know superfine, regular, and preview from a hole in the wall to post works for you,jejeje.
geniewoman
Nice fantifull composition...the clouds and water look so real,,somebody left a lot lights on in the castle..
jjean21
No suggestions from the peanut gallery only admiration for this wonderful flight of fancy.
romanceworks
What a unique fantasy world this is and wouldn't it be fun to ride on the back of an eagle! Very cool image. :o) CC
Margana
Lovely fantasy image,Eric.I can almost imagine thye movement of her soaring on the back of that eagle,when I look at it.This would be such an awesome animated image,wouldn't it?Love the water and the whole concept.Excellent work my friend!Hope you are having a great weekend.-M :^)
helix3d
What a fun fantasy image you've made here.
jocko500
flying on abird to her house so she can wake up from the dream she had in dreamland ...super done
Richardphotos
Eric, this is such an outstanding art piece and quite different from your super animations
skiwillgee
All of the above. Your imagination is priceless.
B_PEACOCK
Awesome looking image
kenmo
Wow...another incredible work of art...
Forevernyt
Very interesting imagery! Gives me some ideas for waaaay in the future Vue projects! :)
kimariehere
I adore this work Eric!! cant wait to show my kids they will love it too!!... wonderful immagination you have now i just want to know the story here hehe fun and enchanting !!! V!
cynlee
soaring in on an eagle of justice & courage.. super!
Druidstorm
Eric a wonderful image that represents "Freedom" truly. Bravo mate!!!...:))
Cosme..D..Churruca
Genial artwork Eric... love this kind of themes !
TwoPynts
Glad you figured out the problem. If I had my way, this would be the preferred mode of transportation, and that would be my house. No solicitors please! =] Nice work on the previous animation too. I wish I could work the word doppleganger into conversation more often...
robotalk
Hey pal ! that is a beauty --very creative and enchanting ! a sensational place and character..beautimous !!
Naichan
Now, I fancy trying this... the rendering sofware you use, not hanging onto the back of an eagle! This is the essence of freedom...
morin3000
Super image with a splendid blue ===== Excel artiste ***** ((V))
soffy
love that calm sea,a very beautiful fantasy world you have created here Eric,excellentV