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 (47)
Richardphotos
the light from the green globe is awesome Eric. what a cool design animation
djee
cool dude!!!
Angelsinger
That is awesome! Don't worry, I won't try that in Poser.. or any other app. I'm afraid to try 3D animations. LOL Really cool light effect and animation!
2Loose2Trek
Excellent work ... such deLIGHTful talent. Kudos!
jif3d
A fellow Multi apps slut...with a demo to bamboozle the Poser elite ! hehehe, look out for some cops on their coffee breaks, who have a penchant for a yummy blue coated donut ! Cheers
chimera46
I couldn't even imagine doing this in poser! Cool work!
skiwillgee
Coooooool! You should post this in poser gallery and watch the fur fly, LOL.
robotalk
I love it's dizzying dance atomic---you mean, we can LIGHT our art in these Programs?? wow !
drivereightrules
I like this. I do not understand the intracasies(any details) of animation, but the colors & idea are beyond any expectations i would have ever had had i known of them. It is so "NEAT". Thank you.
zoren
MAGICAL.....!!!
cindyx
Great special effects!! I haven't attempted anything this advanced. It's very hypnotic!
idiot_sphinx
I love the green light floating through the blue ring. Excellent animation, smooth and pleasing to the eyes :) Well done !!~BRAVO~!!
jocko500
and here I doing things in a photoshop type program[Mcirosoft digital image pro9] it not as smooth as this but then I working with photos
butterfly_fish
I'm happy if I can get the Poser lights to just point generally in the direction I want them. But I still like Vue better than Bryce. :-P ducks and runs
Digimon
Oooo Heidi! I'll give you such a pinch!!! ; )
Hopalong
Poser has lights?
wizardangel1
AHHH IT'S about time !!! Why I'M a Bryce feind ---Control !! the labs ect,ect !! Now Key frame it to juggle 3 lights ---with bryce you Can --next post I'm down --Digimon should you even try -I HOPE SHE SWATTS YOUR HAND !!!
evinrude
Nice animation, and an astute comparative analysis. That's actually quite useful information. Thanks, Eric!
zescanner
Superb! Great texturing and lighting setup. And putting it to animation takes it over the top.
kimariehere
ok so five mintute sitting here completely hypnotised by this and i have a 5 am photo shoot in the morn darn it all!! I LOVE THIS!!! WOW!!
sackrat
Well done. My God,.........you've discovered the secret of cold fusion !
TwoPynts
Threadin the needle baby! Way to play to Bryce's strengths! Now did you animate this In Bryce, or render it a frame at a time and put it together afterwards. Either way, -- COOL!
Jennyfnf
Stunner! I have not got a clue how any animation programme works, so I am just happy to eenjoy this very much indeed. I too, find it hypnotic:-))
mamabobbijo
Constantly amazed by the images posted here, Thanks for sharing another moment, ( or 3000 ), of awe!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Absolutamente genial !
Mea
Multi apps slut as well, though it's Poser/Phtooshop for me, with occasionally modeling in whatever I can get my grubby mits on. For me, it's all about the workflow - whatever works to make the picture you want work. :D
rayburg
I swear you must be a hypnotist giving us subliminal meassages through your work..great demo of the lighting effects..
Forevernyt
Very illuminating!
BBarbs
This really is awesome !!! I am amazed that you did this in Bryce. It is a great example of lighting in Bryce, which I must say I do like. I am mesmerized by this animation. This one is very calming and lovely. I find I am going to sleep as I type this good nite. .......... LOL !! Truly superb !!!!!
Digimon
Thank you Barb! And that is the coolest avatar ever!!!