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)
chimera46
Cool scene, I love the lighting used here as well. Excellent work.
RubyT
Wonderful scene!
aneirin
Light and shadow are wonderful. Excellent artwork.
butterfly_fish
Those are fantastic, aren't they? And you did a wonderful job with them. Do I detect some more grass painting in the foreground? :-) Aiko is my favorite, too. She's more interesting and more versatile.
Mondwin
Fabulous and very magical scene!!!Excellent done!!!Bravo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
oscilis
I didn't know you did this sort of stuff! I think it is great to use software to create something that you see in your mind. Very effective scene. Makes me want the story that goes with it.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Extraordinary work Eric, the lighting is awesome !
jjean21
It's terrific to see you do this kind of fantasy art as well as your wonderful ani's. Aiko is more 'fun' to use because of her versatility (although the powers that be seem to do a lot more censoring of her darnnit). Awesome work here my friend.
Pewter7
very good overall picture, excellent work on the fire, very realistic. awesome dragon ~pose and mood.
kenmo
Incredible image... well composited... V
rayburg
Awesome picture you composed...love fantasy art like this ...Great piece of work Eric...
Richardphotos
this a different direction for your art. I like it very much. excellent composition and props
Svarg
Rich scene! She looks just fine to me, as does the dragon. But the fire is really outstanding, especially in those ruins. Great job!
Hopalong
As a still the lighting needs work immediately around the flame for any sort of close-up, as in the bottom image. In the top one, however, the composition, depth and volume (with negative space) is superb. As an animation the "flames" themselves will make an interesting flicker done right. An interesting little dissertation on the changing demands, compositionally and otherwise, of differently sized images and scales....
robotalk
Splendid work --fine atmosphere...great flame and scenario...I like seeing the 2 versions...excellent !
lemonjim
looks ready to animate - I'm sure you could! great textures too.
kimariehere
WOW! spectacular your lighting and compo ROCK!! .. That dragon is so amazing ! V! .... awesome work Eric!!
helix3d
I like this scene. The girl looks like one of those anime' characters. ((::))
DennisReed
Fantastic lighting & setting! I love the flame - I want! ;)
coolcatcom
Beautiful work !
Lorraine
great job!...
jif3d
Two interesting renders, first up it looks very dramatic and kool lighting, but to me the wings on both characters seem a wee bit stiff ? ~Cheers~ :o)
Margana
LOL I wish I knew about this stuff...All I can say is...duhhh it looks really cool,Eric...LOL...The lighting is great and I love the atmosphere you've created.Lovely work,my friend.Hope you had a fabulous weekend,and don't mind my being unable to DAZ-zle you with my commentary,lol.-M :^)
soffy
love what you have created here Eric,beautifully detailed scene,perfect lighting,excellently doneV
Forevernyt
Fantastic render, love the posing and thanks for the closeup!
romanceworks
Very cool to see the two versions of this awesome fantasy scene. The dragon perched on the ruins is really something, as is the lighting. :o) CC
Burpee
Outstanding! I love Aiko here and the composition! The dragon overlooking the event adds interest and another angle to the story...Wow!!
TwoPynts
Those are awsome ruins and a great compo with the wide angle then the zoom shot combined. Super render(s)! So, are you going to start paying Marlene royalities for using her in your recent work? ;P
SamTherapy
First class work.