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 (53)
MagikUnicorn
Stunning my friend really Well done (Animation) (5) :)
TwoPynts
GAPE! This is an amazing capture Eric. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. That white spot could have been a spotlight...ya never know. Anyhoot. glorious colors and sure looks like a beautiful spot. Enjoy the rest of your vacation and a neat ani bud!
Burpee
Only 75? Mwahahahahaa!! Beautiful sunset...not to be missed. That alien ship in the middle is about to land though ;) So you were up in Wisconsin then? Really lovely views crossing the bridge here and Oshkosh. Welcome back!
robotalk
Lovely colors of nature and a great animation of the water..something beautiful..thanks for letting us see it !
helix3d
Excuse my French, but "BON!" This is so cool. I had assumed you were on vacation, or a break of some kind since you are normally so prolific. So you took a Wisconsin vacation huh? I've never been further west than Colorado. Well, unless you count Germany. And Missouri. And Maryland. Hope you enjoyed yerselves. Oh, as for the white "light" in the cloud, I'm fairly certain it's an amoeba.
Svarg
It's Big Brother keeping an eye on you! lol! This is really cool! The wave action is so relaxing . . I can almost smell the fresh air. What a great place! and your capture of it is superb.
jjean21
Glad you're caught up...I'm still trying. What an absolutely marvelous sunset and I just love the riplling of the water...it really makes it come alive. UFO?
wizardangel1
THAT IS Beautiful !!YOU got it timed perfect !! Awsome DiGiNoM
rayburg
Someone has been working overtime painting sunsets for us to capture..beautiful work Eric
Richardphotos
stunning sunset to begin with and the animation rocks. happy you are enjoying your time off.I know I am enjoying your posts and look forward to more
Margana
Ooh!I so wish I could do this...This is beautiful,Eric.The colors and compo are so pretty and the animation works wonderfully.Thanks for sharing this with us. "Lac du Flambeau"...is that where you went or are ya getting all 'fancy' on us?LOL.Regardless,it certainly suits this image. Welcome back to you and your gal,Wendy.Hope you have a wonderful rest of your vacation.Looking forward to more.Have a great evening.- M-AGG ;^P
killerpumpkins
Very very cool.KP
Hopalong
Superb space and depth, my dear Doctor, and a masterful animation--one of the best of the sort I've ever seen. You have a steady hand, or did you use a tripod (hehe).
skiwillgee
Wow, Eric, wonderful capture and the animation sets the realism. Things like this makes me marvel at our maker and the grandness we artist can never achieve. About the spot: haven't you seen any of the TV series "Invasion"? I wouldn't get too near that water if I were you. LOL
npauling
Fabulous sunset and the animation is great with the moving water. Holidays are the bestest eh! This is such a relaxing picture.
jocko500
look like the sun reflection off the clouds cover as it reflect off the sea then into the clouds. I can be wrong but then I could be right . .. this is lovely looking
lemonjim
location cubed or even to the fourth too, great use of the tools my friend.
Lorraine
oh so very cool...a vacation for the eyes!
linkdink
That is really cool, and also beautiful. You really have this animation hi-tech down!
zoren
extra sensory surprise, excellent...that white spot, definatley an entrance to the next dimension.
kimariehere
WOW!! ERIC THIS IS SOO BEAUTIFUL HOW DID YOU DO THIS I WOULD love to do something like this what a dream i can look at it for soo long ...I LOVE IT !! AWESOME like your RIGHT THERE!!! SO COOL!! ...YES!
DennisReed
This one is indeed worth it! Stunning colors! Bravo Eric!
Sekadhar
Fantastic! Beautiful photo, with very nice colors and that animation on water is incredible! Super work!!!
SSoffia
AMAZING !!!
BBarbs
This is such a gorgeous image. Love the animation. So soothing. Just what I needed to go to sleep. Excellent work !!!!!
romanceworks
Oh, that's pretty. Love the water movement. CC
puzzler
Great sky shot, yes I agree with your girlfriend it is a break in the clouds...This is so beautiful...Cath
idiot_sphinx
Your animation really brings this to life :) Excellent capture and interesting story of the white light ... Maybe a guadian angel :) Lovely and calming animation !!~BRAVO~!!
drivereightrules
This all of the above, GORGEOUS!!! BEAUTYFULL!!! STUNNING!!! AWESOME!!! MAGNIFICENT!!! AWWWWSOME!!! EXCELLENT!!! Includes colors too. Thank you.
evinrude
Beautiful, peace-inspiring image. Welcome back!