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 (44)
Hopalong
http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org/history/mincepie.htm
chimera46
Sweet! great looking anim!
Richardphotos
these boots are made for walking and that is exactly what they are going to do. they are going to walk all over you!! awesome anim Eric
robotalk
Very fine drawing and 'waltz' cycle...and hatchets bleeding thru hands --only bleed thru hands when pointed out :-) terrrific work !
caviedes
Very well done!!!!
Star4mation
Very Smooth!!!
shayhurs
Is it my machine speed (Celeron 2.2GHz with 512 MB RAM) or does he have a limp?
zoren
an interesting swagger.......
Digimon
It's not your computer, there is a slight gap between the start frame and the end frame, it looks a little like a limp, but it is an illusion.
drivereightrules
Looks like the determined warrior is speaking. Looks terrific. Thank you.
rayburg
the limp is an obstacle illusion...lol....I'm really looking forward to Pansy's adventures...
Digimon
Okay, the glitch is gone now...thanks for the catch.
skiwillgee
Yay, Eric. You're a wonder with animation. Great sketch also.
romanceworks
Pansy has a very masculine gait. Really great animation. CC
DennisReed
Awesome animation! GREAT GATE! Bravo!
prog
Well, I would never guess his name from the way he walks! LOL!! I love your animations! EXCELLENT!
Margana
He looks like he's in a great big hurry to me,lol.I can't even see the bleed you mention...it's too fast for that.What's he hurrying to,I wonder...hmmmm....lol. I wish I knew what 'walk designer' and 'sketch designer' are...but I don't...sorry :( I can only say,it looks great so far and that I always love seeing your work.Well done again,Eric.-M :^)
evinrude
Uh! Me think he no walk like pansy.
helix3d
That's really cool. What an interesting program. I like that "scribbling" effect on his body as he walks. Oh, and your avatar still cracks me up.
jif3d
Oh yeah, walks like a mince pie...WTF hoppy ? no, he walks like a butch-tough-guy with a girly name ! the sketch render works well, I tried to do it on Stoopid grrrl, but it looked trash...back to the animation factory. Great stuff Doc Cheers
Valerie-Ducom
oh my god!!!!!!!! Excellent animation and very good composition!!! Good day and hugs ;)
oscilis
Love the gait. You can hardly see the axe through the hand. What is this sketch designer thingy?
Lorraine
too much fun! I hardly use the sketch designer but this shows it has potential in terms of animation...this is great work
Anjour
Excellent animation...cool done!!!:o)
TwoPynts
Pretty cool stuff Eric -- todays and this one. I'd be careful calling this big lug a pansy though, you are liable to loose your head! ;o)
Mea
Nice, it's like looking at a walking cave drawing. Sketch designer can be so tempermental. If you plan on using it more, I wish you luck.
Svarg
All Right!! Strutin! The Man walks with authority. Guess with a name like Pansy, a strut like that is sort of required. Excellent work!
Jennyfnf
I am not one to complain about a bleeding hand, for I cannot see it. I just think you are the cleverest person with your fantastic animations. He strides with great fluidity to me. Smashing:-)
NekhbetSun
LOL 'nother good one !!! hugs
mamabobbijo
He's great! can't wait to keep following. Thanks for sharing, BJ