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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 (56)
Syrup
Brilliant and very original idea! Great job dude! :B eaver !
evinrude
Awesome! Nice trash heap and sludgy goop. Eclectic collection of tossed away junk for a sobering message. Good show, Eric!
Richardphotos
I remember you posting one on this subject before and it is still true today even more so. throw the new out and buy tomorrows product today.the new and improved version. as Gallager the comic said, I want the old version!!!!
gattone_blu
Icredible work, great detail!
Ondoval
Excellent. A great idea.
Naichan
I remember this was one image that got me interested in your work. A neatly conceived image of the concept of planned obsolescence. Is the old version obsolete, then? Kinda ironic if it is :-)
NekhbetSun
Ahhh the end of conspicuous consumption...good one !
Digimon
Funny you should ask! When I originally created this image, it was meant to be an ongoing (Recycled)thread, with different messages on the screen, and of course the underlying theme of things discarded....
Denger
I'm not sure open-air landfills are something we see much of in our area any more; I also think Western society has become much more aware of the pollution issue, hence the drive to reduce unnecessary packaging and to recycle or re-use the old. I'm all for it! Great concept, though: equating warfare with waste. War certainly can result in wasted lives, wasted resources, wasted cultures...
oscilis
No humour is a good sign! Gets the creative stuff going. Well, I haven't been duped into getting a mobile phone yet nor will I but I have bought a Wacom tablet. I need it!!
Lorraine
excellent! great idea ...it makes a strong statement
Valerie-Ducom
oh yesssss, excellent animation and yes, you have the chance to can exprim your thinking in creativity!!! Excellent work my friend!!! Good day and hugs ;)
Jennyfnf
Makes me sad. In fact it hurts. Trouble is the message still doesn't get through to the right people Eric. Consume more, drink more,spend more,want more,fly more,drive more, throw away more. Care less. Bah! This should be compulsary everyday viewing in the Western world.
Svarg
Too bad War and Nukes aren't being discarded along all the other 'throw aways'. Great job & message.
chimera46
Great commentary.
jif3d
Deep, deep, deeper & down...seems all Governments and Religions have trashed us ROOL GOOD...the waste of it all, yeah good message Eric, but a sad state of affairs ! Cheers :o(
Mea
Yeah I do remember the original of this.. Still poignent though.
Hopalong
http://www.innertraveler.com/publicgallery/showphoto.php?photo=19282
jtm_11
I never thought I'd hear myself saying this, but the sludge looks awesome, lol! I agree with Jennyfnf though, it's a sad consequence of our consumer society and it will catch up to us one of these days.
2Loose2Trek
Well done ... the screen's messages remind me of the subliminal memes in John Carpenter's movie "They Live." Perhaps you could have included a dollar bill with the subliminal message, "This is your god!" Well done ... I appreciate the import.
romanceworks
War is definitely big business. Well said and presented. CC
lemonjim
nice and smooth animation!
helix3d
Interesting animation. Seems familiar. I'd swear Id seen this before.
mamabobbijo
Truth in advertising! Send this to green peace or save the planet it would be awesome for a larger audience! I can see that Chief standing in the middle of this with the tear on his cheek! Thanks for sharing. BJ
Sekadhar
Super done...life is sometimes mess..that I can see here!!!
robotalk
Excellent art and commentary on the war society--fine work Eric !!
zoren
reminds me of all the ancient broken and fallen carved stone, mummies, tombs and falling down pantheons, temples, cities under cities and wasted civilizations in crumbled states of decay... even in the oldest caves we find the disposel of old bones, beads and tools etc... where-in there is greatness there is always an overflow of indulgence... we consume we trash, the staff of life? Take only what we need? aaahhhhh.... the spartan life!
XoxoTree
Excellent expression here. It made me think for a few. I won't ever forget this image. Execllent work my dear. ;)
pnv2ro
Superb,very impresive and original,i love what is behind the message.Congrat!!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Well done Eric !