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)
killerpumpkins
Very nice. Nice depth and composition. KP
robotalk
Lovely flowers and fine composition--a splendid trip down arboretum lane..nice series !!
lemonjim
you're lucky to have such a nice arboretum! makes a super series of shots. thanks for the interlude
TwoPynts
Ahh, showing off your prowess as a photographer here. Shallow, selective depth of field and putting the sharp subject off center add a lot more interest. Truly a delicate bloom and lovely colors. Well done. Looking forward to your next brain dropping!!! ='D
Hopalong
What killerpumpkins and TwoPynts say: impressive float and projection over depth, by means of both color and focus. Now about the compression algorithm in them thar thumbs (thar she blows), including for .GIFS, hehe. An ARTIST COMMUNITY. is it? Have combed the deep, and I still don't know how to access YOUR F-page....which is always worth delving.
skiwillgee
This has been a lovely series indeed. Well done on all of them, now back to cats with spinning eyes!
Violett
I agree with the other comments about the DOF and the focused part off center. Few photographers seem to grasp this simple concept. :-) This is extremely nice and a lovely capture too. In addition to that, the thumbnail was really good the way it was cropped, too. Such a delicate color and lighting. I like everything about your entry.
helix3d
A beautyful flower. Love the intricate patterns. And a well executed photograph.
BBarbs
Those are truly gorgeous flowers. I love the lavender color with the stripes on the leaves. Very beautiful shot. Excelllent in every way !!!!!!!
gabrima
the speaking flowers!
Forevernyt
Very nice detail with the dark veins. Excellent series, thank you for sharing them.
Svarg
Yes, the DOF is great as is the composition, but what strikes me is the crystal clarity and fine detail of the petals. I also like your choice of subject. Well done!
DennisReed
Lovely floral capture! :)
Richardphotos
the color is so beautiful. excellent capture Eric
GBCalls
This is a very attractive photo. Excellent work!
SoulSearcherr
this is really nice
Burpee
I am SO jealous! I love the crisp snapshot! I am going outside right now and taking a photo of my hollyhocks. I bet it won't look half as good as this. So beautiful Eric!
jif3d
Great composition and very delicate little "MAUVE" flowers with purple veins, it's O.K. Eric I'm also colour blind...hehehe, fine series of natures best ! Cheers
jocko500
very good detail here ; cool shot
kimariehere
beautiful photography fantastic !!... so pretty !!
Margana
First off,I must say that I love all your 'brain-droppings'.Your humor and wit is always masterfully executed and very entertaining...But...your photography has shown another side of you.This is very well done,Eric.The selective depth of field works beautifully.Wonderful capture,my friend.All the best to you and yours and hope you have a fabulous weekend.-M :^)
ShadowWind
Very crisp shot, beautiful flowers...
butterfly_fish
You have all kinds of cool places near you! Thanks for sharing them. :-) Also, my Lizzie says she likes your avatar a lot. You have succeeded in mesmerizing teenagers. You should bottle that up and sell it. ;-)
Lorraine
wowsy...beautiful..I can get lost in the detail
SkyeKat
Beautiful - a very nice series.
soffy
thanks for sharing these lovely photos Eric,love this one,such beautiful flowers,excellent*****
Cosme..D..Churruca
A beauty those flowers... so delicate. Very fine pic !
2Loose2Trek
Very fine photography ... I love the selective focus and artful depth of field. Well done!
busi2ness
Very multi talented indeed, this is very well composed and presented.