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 (34)
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwwwwwwwww !!!Vertigeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! excellent dynamic here my friend!!!! 10/10 hugsssssssssssssssss
Hopalong
Merry Christmas again--it seems to begin earlier and earlier every year. A little staid and conservative here, but natheless a great string of lights, great black and white, great dedication to the Wiz.
Jennyfnf
Oh yes, jolly mint humbugs pushing and jostling their way out of the paper bag..."eat me first, no me, no me"...hehe. Brilliant
melevos
excellently done
robotalk
Spinning licorice vanilla cones --not a drop of melt falls off...I am in your power..I cluck like a duck and bark like a chicken...oh the magic !!!! 'spinny spinny spin --spinnin like a spinnin top' "Jenny Jenny"-- Little Richard Specialty records 1957
Svarg
I think I once saw a guy at a concert with hair like this. lol! Excellent effect this has! Great idead and, as always, beautifully executed.
wizardangel1
Holy SHeep Dip !! and Yes I really use that Phrase !! OFTEN when compleatly Blowed away !!! er ,,AHH --by the Animation !!! Whweww !! Another hidden Treasure un-packed from that dusty cobweb filled Grey Matter concived between those DiGiMoN EARS !!!! we Have Been Blessed !!
RajRaja
this rocks ! another excellent piece !
Sekadhar
Ha, ha...my friend as soon as I will have "clear head" I have to learn animation! Love it...such dizzy, but love it! Super!!!
helix3d
Another cool eye twister. Are you animating a didgital drawing here or perhaps a 3d object. Hard to put together in my mind. Ah! is this a Flash animation?
drivereightrules
I went to the eye doc's yesterday, making an appointment for Monday as of now. Another wonderfully fun.... Thank you.
Burpee
I am with driver8rules....have my blind cane and hand on his shoulder...tap, tap, tap..... :) Love these cool animations that you do in black and white. I think they are most effective that way. You go boy!!
mamabobbijo
Mesmerizing! Love to open that at a staff meeting, and then take over the world! LOL Thanks for sharing! Off to look for the Candy Canes. BJ
zoren
a definate instant save.... great hypnotic movement, in B&W.
jif3d
Another twist ? Eric do you remember the Vertigo Records Album L.P. center's pieces ? I reckon an anim of that would be insane, this is a kool dedi Cheers
jocko500
real good work
Richardphotos
twopynt's was definetly an eye twister. yours is also if you l;ook long enough. really cool animation
chimera46
dude, if I was high right now i'd be tripping balls after seeing this!
Mea
trippy. Very trippy. :)
skiwillgee
My gosh man, I believe you now when you say you were abducted by aliens and probed. That has to be the answer to these mind blowing wierdies you do. Super, even if it is a remnant of off-world experiences.
Lorraine
getting sleepy very sleepy.....zzzzzsnnnnn wow this is a trip
SSoffia
AMAZING !!!! O __ =
DennisReed
Absolutely fantastic! They just keep getting better & better! Bravo!
Margana
Pointed imagery here,Eric.LOL.Sorry,like the other,I have to quickly move away from it,lol. "Hope everyone has a long relaxing weekend!" I was working on it.Until this.LOL.Just kidding,my friend.It's wonderful and visually stimulating as always.Have a good one.-M :^)
Naichan
Whichever way we look at this it's still some rotating, sharp-looking objects pointing in our general direction, the stuff of nightmares! Either that or something from 1960's Batman :-) You delight us again, Eric...
soffy
lol dont wanna fall into this, it crushes you into the bones,cool pop art and excellent ani***
lemonjim
one word, "whee"!
SkyeKat
Very cool - I just kept staring at it.
dashboard_jehovah
LOL!..cool one! I am at your total disposal!...I am now your roid! Hey...How the heck are you peeps getting those animations up as avatars?...gif's?..if so, what are the size limitations?...thanks! Mark
Forevernyt
That is so freaky and cool. Do not stare if on any medication.