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 (26)
Druidstorm
Outstanding capture Eric. "So vibrant and full of nature's life!" Bravo!!!...:))
oscilis
What are they? Hostas? Horstas? Beautiful, zingy greens.
jif3d
Eeck, my eye's have just gone the same as your Avatar !!! stunning display of nature, BRILL capture Eric Cheers
PeeWee05
these leaves are beaut, lovely capture of the colour.
Svarg
Beautiful color, and the ribs on the leaves make a design that looks almost fractal. Well, I suppose it is! hehehe! Neat shot!
killerpumpkins
Ok! This works. Love the pattern effect and color. Very interesting. KP
skiwillgee
Great photo, Eric.
Mea
You've been captuing some great color and composition on this series. Nice work.
robotalk
Great Green Growing Glory--there are some peaceful happy leaves...soothing my inner avacado !
butterfly_fish
Ooh, more nice plant texture going on! I'm feeling like I want to go out and photograph plants now too. I have a couple varieties of hosta growing in my overgrown garden. They must be pretty hardy, because they live on despite their proximity to me. lol.
Hopalong
TEXT FOR TwoPynts:"Hasta is the Latin word for spear. The hasta was a wooden pole with an iron point. The pole was often made of ash. Sometimes a leather thong was attached to the hasta to help its bearer throw it. In Latin, the thong was called "amentum." There were varieties of hasta -- lancea (lance) and pilum (javelin). Hastati were originally Roman troops armed with the hasta. Later they carried the pilum. The Pilum was a Roman legionary's six foot javelin, hurled at the enemy at the start of the engagement before using the sword. The pilum had a wooden shaft a yard long fitted with an iron head with a barbed point. The plural of pilum is pila. The Roman leader Marius altered construction so if the head of the pilum stuck in the enemy's shield, he would be unable to pull it out to re-use it. The Pilani (or Triarii), were originally troops who, standing behind the first two lines, held the pilum..." [About.com] Atlogo (Portuguese).
zoren
I agree, such a soothing green and diaphanous texture, just want to jump in and tip toe through........
lemonjim
nothing better than a good groundcover, great shot - I'd say it's tileable too...
Forevernyt
That is a very cool green color.
EngleWolf
beautiful capture !!!
helix3d
Gorgeous composition. Very cool looking leaves as well.
DennisReed
That would be a Lovely playground for Faeries! Wonderful capture!
kimariehere
exceptional photography Eric !! awesome texture and compo here well done!
jocko500
this is lovely looking
TwoPynts
The bright fresh green and leafy striations make this a winner Eric.
soffy
wow wonderful luxuriant green color,soo beautiful, a wonderful shot Eric*****
SkyeKat
Beautiful plants - very green :o)
Richardphotos
the green is awesome Eric
BBarbs
Just stunning !! Fabulous design with the leaves and superb color. Awesome image Eric. Beautiful !!!
Burpee
I love hostas!! I have them all over my yard though many look a bit peaked after the lack of rain last year. These are lush and beautiful!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Exquisite this one... like it so very much !