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)
rainbows
Absolutely beautiful!! Happy Friday to you too...
TwoPynts
Luv the animation Eric (and the thumb too). I think in this case, it is much more effective than a still photo. I can almost here the crackle of the firewood and the pop of the sap. Pretty darn good for not using a tripod! Okay, sorry, go on with your story! ... ;']
evinrude
Nice work, Eric! Few things prettier and more mesmerizing than a campfire at night.
Jennyfnf
I see no jiggle - just a hypnotic everlasting fire. Smashing and different animation. Hope Pete and his Patsy lived happily ever after:-)))
Zacko
YOU ARE SUCH A GENIOUS!!!!! It really does look like a videoclip than an animation. I agree with Kort, this sure is alot more effective than any still photo could ever be. Congratulations on blowing me away again Sir. #:O)
jif3d
Actually the jiggle is quite neat, sorta like in Jurassic Park when the T-Rex is felt, but not seen...STOMP....STOMP...get the idea ? just love watching camp fires till they fade out ! great anim Eric Cheers
Naichan
So seamless that it's hard to notice it's a loop unless you're expecting it. I guess you must have reduced the colour palette too, being a gif. Again, it's hard to notice. Skillful work... I don't know about Pete or Patsy, but I know one or two strange Japanese folk tales. Just right for this setting :-)
Biffowitz
haha.... pretty cool, and the jiggle didn't really bother me!
oscilis
Terrific animation. When are you going to put in sound effects?
2Loose2Trek
Wonderful animation ... hypnotic almost. Have a fantastic weekend!!
Svarg
I think there is amazingly Little jiggle for having no tripod. Super anim, Eric! You timed the frames just right to make it look natural. Makes me want to go camping. Ah well, soon . . (btw, One Eyed Pete owes me $23! lol!)
Hopalong
Another one of your best, including the slight up and down blink, which adds rather than subtracts. Couldn't find your tripod in the dark ,eh? Hadn't realized it was that cold in Minnesopta at this time of year--already building fires to warm up the engine and all....
robotalk
This will be a great summer replacement for the fireplace channel---it is absolutely true that in Vancouver BC during the Christmas Holidays...our cable channel puts a 24 hour a day fireplace on camera and shows it for the many who might not have a fireplace...well this beauty of an animation could well be the new season of progamming VERY Well done !!
Loloe
Very cool animation!!! I'm waiting for the story! Bravo!!!
Forevernyt
NICE! Now, where'd I put that bag of marshmallows?
lemonjim
i'm holding a marshmallow up, but it's not getting done very fast. Maybe I should use a CRT instead. love the technique!
zoren
this is brilliant, there is security in knowing the fire will never burn out.
romanceworks
Wow, now that's cool and hot! CC
helix3d
What a cool idea. It actually looks more "seamless" than I would expect from the technique. Pretty steady even without a tripod I'd say. Brings to mind childhood camping trips. Shasta Soda. Marshmallows. Sunburn. Used to put bottles in the embers and in the morning the bottles would melt flat. "One-eyed Pete" was what I'd named my...well,um...I wasn't really afraid of it, Um..him.
DennisReed
Hot little number! ;)
Sekadhar
When I see your animations I wish to learn it...but I have no time for it unfortunately! And this one is super done!!!
mamabobbijo
I can hear the sounds of the campfire as well. Love the nostalgia. First summer ever without a campfire. Thanks so much. Gotta go shut off the smoke detector. LOL Enjoy your vacation. BJ
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwwwww, fantastic picture my friend and very good composition!!! I hope you have a very good day... hugsss :D
danob
Very cool!!
Richardphotos
Eric, this one awesome animation.man, I can not remember the last open fire I have been around.I bet it was back in high school on weekend camping outings
wizardangel1
OUTSTANDing you got great shots without tripod..love it!!
Burpee
Hohoho!! Very cool! I love a good campfire but I'm allergic to the smoke...gotta stay upwind of it. Just can't breathe otherwise. Too bad because I LOVE s'mores :)
michbehar
Very nice Eric!
puzzler
Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy, wonderful work...Cath
kenmo
Too cool...Excellent work mate...!!!!