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 (35)
Richardphotos
outstanding macro Eric and I look forward to the other 5. vibrant colors!!
Druidstorm
Outstanding Capture Eric, such beauty in the simple things of life. Bravo!!!...:))
Hopalong
Finally, an ebot that Digimon has uploaded something, though this one from the "marketplace" (?). Luscious shot, Eric, with glow and depth behind. You say you had to use a protractor to get the light right? F-L-E-U-R, Monsieur Jaqueau, c'est une fleur nue, pas d'une F-E-M-M-E nue (mais peut-etre une fleur nue pour une belle plante nue?)
kimariehere
looking foward to the series .. this is such a beautiful flower Eric that bright orange is a stunner!
Mondwin
Looks really a splendid Macro!!!!Bravissimo as Your usual!!V:DDD.Hugsxx
helix3d
A beautyful and brilliant orange. Excellent photo.
morin3000
Fantastic photo, excellent posing. Wonderful colors!!!! Excellent!!!!
jjean21
Beautiful, just beautiful. Waiting for the inevitable bumble bee to flit into the shot any sec now.
Nath06
Splendid capture and perfect clarity!!! Bravo :)
lemonjim
I bet I could come up with a bad shot! It's a special talent, best if you aren't afflicted. this is gorgeous.
IO4
Wonderful image. The colour is splendid:)
GBCalls
Awesome macro! Very easy to see Nikon here.
jocko500
this is very lovely to look at. You can make a gif with a lot of flowers and put it in the mix median gallery; just a ideal
SamTherapy
Lovely photo, buddy. Beautiful choice for summer.
killerpumpkins
Lovin that orange! Great color here. KP
gabrima
beautiful shot! technique and poetry!
DennisReed
I need a bright pick me up like this! :) I got in by changing my link from http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1239568 http://market.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1239568
kenmo
Stunning macro shot...!!!
PaisleyRose
Simply beautiful! :o)
zoren
perfect nature shot!
rayburg
Eric..this is one down, five to go ...lol...flower shots are great, but I really like your artwork and animations...make a collage and get it over with...lol.. JUST KIDDING (sort of ) great shot. Hey, I'm in the market for a new camera..it's either the Nikon D50 like yours ot a Canon Rebel XT. How do you like the Nikon and what would you recommend I buy with it??..when you get a chance..thanks
Burpee
Awwww...this is gorgeous!! I love the vivid orange and I'm a flower freak too. Beautiful!!
oscilis
A marigold with no clothes on! Is that an example of fibonacci (spelling?) numbers in the spiral in the center of the flower. Too early on a Sunday morning for me to think. I only switched on to see my emails. I'm off for a second cup of tea. It's quite clear you nicked this plant from my garden.
BBarbs
Beautiful photo. Wonderful macro image. What kind of flower is it ? Doesnt look very familiar. I love how close up and detailed the flower is. The color is absolutely gorgeous. Excellent work !!!
Svarg
Superb sunburst! Wonderful shot! Looking forward to the rest.
Lorraine
The earth "remembers" the fire of the sun ....and if we find ourselves reminded as well, then plants may be the tangible result of these memories....so perhaps there is something to the idea that all of the universe is connected ...at least creatively to spiritus mundi
ShadowWind
Beautiful flower, such vivid colors...
robotalk
Gorgeous and as bright as the sun -- a joyous view! or am I once again to flowery?
Margana
What a bright and vibrant color,and so beautifully captured,too.I can imagine how inspired you must have been. I look forward to seeing the others.Hope you had a marvelous Father's Day,my friend.-M :^)
butterfly_fish
Nice detail on the petals, and I really like the focus. :-)