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 (40)
Firesnuffer
Wow, this is SO cool!! And both shots are terrific!
Zacko
OH WOW!!! Love the GIF!!! You do these so freaking well!!! I SUGGEST YOU ALL CHECK OUT THE FULL ANIMATION PEOPLE!!!! Awesome work Eric! #:O)
gingerlou
Awesome shot!!!
gattone_blu
Questo scatto ok
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, very very good capture, I like very very much!!!!!!!!well done my friend!!! Good day and hugs ;)
helix3d
Great shots! Tigers are so cool. Of the few cats that like water. EXCELLENT!!
Lashia
Aww so cute! What a great image collaboration, lovely little story line you've got going here :-)
Hopalong
It's my catnip. No, it's all mine!
kenwas
Great stuff Eric!
Sekadhar
Oh, this is fantastic animation! Excellent and top done work! Bravo!!!!
Boofy
WOW!! Great shots Eric, it is so lovely to see these great cats at play. Wonderful captures my friend. Jen
oscilis
The full size version is great...so is your website. I loved the guardians of the sacred trees. Your 2D work is truely impressive. Why don't you draw Maureen for me?
CavalierLady
Wonderful shot and very well executed idea... I watched the animation on your site... it's awesome!
busi2ness
Magnificent capture of which I'd like to see more.
NekhbetSun
Love this !!! S
chimera46
Awesome work!
jif3d
Duke Nuke 'em ? look's like somebody is in trouble again, hoggin' the bubble bath ? a really great series of captures and stop frame anim Eric Cheers
zoren
love tigers......
robotalk
What a great shot!!--it's one of those you'd find in an upscale magazine ..tremendous work !! Outstanding !!
Richardphotos
their legs are so huge and powerful. only 2 frames but awesome!!!
romanceworks
You got a great shot of these two playful kitties. And I like how you added some action. CC
Svarg
Awesome capture of the kitties! Now to go see them on your site (way cool, btw). . . . Ok, checked it out. That's excellent!! Mother and daughter dukin it, eh? I've found that this a common behavior in many species. hehehe!
wizardangel1
Very cool !!! Tigers are aWsOme !!
drivereightrules
Georgous animals complimented with your talent. Thank you.
DennisReed
Most stunning! Bravo!
Vladivar
Krazy kats playing :) full animation looks stunning too. Waiting to see more!
lemonjim
great shots go great together!
mps
I haven't seen the BIG version yet but this smaller one looks pretty amazing to me.
Burpee
Such majestic creatures...awesome snapshots! So unusual to see cats in the water :)
skiwillgee
Terrific shots. The crispness is great. I love the water and can see why the cats are having so much fun.