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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
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Comments (44)
idiot_sphinx
LOL.. I agree with the above comments :) Freedom is a precious gift that we must hold dear to our hearts and never let go ! It is odd how society sneaks in however , to control us a little more each day with politically correct versions of our lives. We should all fight the need to be like others and be ourselves as much as we can and oppose the conformity !!~BRAVO~!!
TwoPynts
Hypnotic. "All your base are belong to us!" "...You play with words you play with love You can twist it around baby that aint enough Cause girl Im gonna know If youre letting me in or letting me go Dont lie when youre hurting inside cause you cant escape my Private eyes Theyre watching you They see your every move Private eyes Theyre watching you Private eyes Theyre watching you watching you watching you watching you..."
Denger
I concur, we should all Organize Against Conformity! Excellent animation; a particularly concise and timely message!
jocko500
must obey to all they say; must conform to what others is doing; must sumbit to they rules. they are the masters of all they know they way is to get to Heaven They set themselfs up as the masters. But Jesus say they way is wide[broad] and His way is is the only way to Heaven. Now we get to man,s ways which is wide. Just do not do what they do just what Jesus say and you be ok. I most likely miss the point here ; not the first time
BBarbs
Fantastic and so very appropriate for the social climate we live in these days in the US. Excellent work. Nice painting. Perfect !!!
Mea
Nicely done. Very good job on the face if that's freehand. It hs an apropriately Orwellian feel as you were aiming for.
Margana
LOL I knew it was only a matter of time before you started trying to control our minds,ha ha. Brilliant and poignant animation,Eric and I'm also super impressed with your mouse drawing...I know that can't have been easy.Impressive work,as always,my friend!-M :^)
svdl
Creepy, haunting, very effective. Excellent work and great statement!
soffy
uhh looks scary, impressive and excellent as always,excellently done Eric****
Forevernyt
Right on brother!
busi2ness
I can live with Naichan's comment, excellent work!
Azr1el
Superb!! I think I am being watched... Excellent concept and realization! :)
Traligill
excellent image and sentiments :):)!!
NefariousDrO
Nice one. I hope the tide of social-repression of the last few years is finally turning...