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 (45)
Sekadhar
Perfect shot and very interesting photo! Bravo!!!!
killerpumpkins
Very nice. The pods are so nicely set up for production too. I have always liked how reptillian the pods look (at stage 2 center) Creepy! KP
leechie
Nice Pic, looks real, so many shots of wildlife show very little defects.
evinrude
Nicely captured. How about that dusty and scratched look to the wings!
Biffowitz
Very nice shot indeed!!!
Hopalong
A Butterfly House in the Twin Cities, Madame? For shame, for shame....
Svarg
Say! We have those around here! But I haven't been able to catch one being still long enough or close enough to get a picture. Nice one you got there, And the chrysalis pods are interesting. Are they (I don't know the proper term) gestating - with butterflies in them? Or just examples of the various pods on display. While I love living in a small town, there are advantages to being near some place big enough to have a zoo.
Zacko
Wow! This is such an awesome macro! Beautiful presentation as well. LOL@Hopalongs avatar...subtle yet effective. #:oD
tmathise
Splendid macro photography Eric! These captures are wonderful! Have a terrific day buddy!
chimera46
cool pic!
Digimon
Hi gang! To answer your question Ken, those are live chrysalis and will hatch.
zoren
emergence to beauty... we sometimes raise them from caterpillars, I find in my garden, so my boys can watch the process... nice photo!
robotalk
A beautiful butterfly..the blue color is wonderful--this however, is really a yellow monarch,with the disco JEAN wings for saturday nite..everyone enjoys a nice 'dress up'
lemonjim
eye-catching to say the least, nice chunky bod! gotta love blue wings.
wizardangel1
Sweet shot--I grow flowers just for them,,dragonflies enjoy the butterflies too.
TwoPynts
Pods and butty! Great compo and a really neat macro shot at the top. Poor thing is getting a little old but is still a beaut! I am always amazed at how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
Mondwin
Wonderful and fantastic Macro!!!!bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx
Vladivar
Great capture, fantastic detail... Looks like an awesome zoo collection being created here. Have a nice week!
busi2ness
An excellent illustrative collage and pleasant subdued colours in the main display.
Margana
What a beautiful color this butterfly is.And look at those chrysalises....chrysali?...LOL whatever...This is wonderful,Eric.We had a butterfly house here last year,(nearby),and I tried to get a few decent shots...but none came out this good.Congrats on this,my friend.Hope you have a wonderful day!-M :^)
helix3d
A lovely closeup. The chrysalis pods look like some sort of alien life form. Have a nice day!
DennisReed
Very Scientific presentation! Lovely Buterfly! Bravo!
idiot_sphinx
Awesome capture and lovely setup for this excellent creature !! Beautiful !!~**~!!
BBarbs
Very interesting. Excellent shot and really interesting information !!!
Forevernyt
It's fascinating the the chyrsalis pod look so similiar! Very cool photos.
GBCalls
Sweet shot! Excellent work
Burpee
I think the pods look like they might hold aliens...I never knew they looked like that. Thought all of them were like the green ones on the right. Eerie looking contraptions, lol.
romanceworks
What a beautiful butterfly and shot. It's hard not to feel good when seeing these wonderful creatures and the metamorphosis that it like a miracle. CC
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwww excellent picture y your composition is perfectly!!! Good day and hugs ;)
jif3d
Looks like his flying days are just about over with all those wing scales missing, those chrysalis are just plain FREAKY, well the ones on the left & middles, totally Alien looking...great captures cheers