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 (51)
Burpee
Amen TP!! Too bad so many talented people are being chased out of Rendo. May he live long and prosper and let us know where he's off to so we can drop in and pester him from time to time. Adios amigo!
BBarbs
This is a wonderful tribute. You have used the fewest elements possible to create a very powerful image. Seems to be so many people leaving. Sad. Excellent work.
idiot_sphinx
Sad to see him go , but hey ,, we all have to do what we must :) Great design and dedication !!
mamabobbijo
Kinda says it all. Sadly but well. I will miss his irreverant style, and to any who are shocked by nudity Oral Roberts has a website! BJ
lemonjim
I'm trying to think of an offense with pixels, but not working. if they affend me even the slightest I just clear'em - never told anyone to stop setting them, and no one's ever told me to stop, so I'm just stunned.
oscilis
Oh why are artists so spectacularly sensitive!?
nikolais
absolutely fascinating. still hope this world is small. all the best.
Svarg
I agree with all the above. His razor wit and fountain of info will leave a large hole. Happy trails, Hoppy!
jocko500
one of the best top 10 surreal to me. A friend to laff and joy to see his work. hope him the best of the best. He rides into the sunset
Lorraine
waaa sad to see another one leave...
kenmo
Sorry to hear he's living....
romanceworks
A very powerful image and dedication. CC
Anjour
Excellent work and imagination...leaving this site...every artist leaving is a disaster ...I am sorry...
Druidstorm
"Gone for now but never forgotten!" Eric excellent exit mate!!!...:))
matasabu
Simple, Unique and Beautiful :)
butterfly_fish
I didn't know him, but I'm sorry to see him leave, anyway. Touching image.
danob
Gone but not forgotten Nice Dedication for Hops Eric
Traligill
love the simplicity, fine image!
Forevernyt
An honorable dedication to a great person.
intro
Well said! An excellent tribute to a good friend of the community, and a venerable adversary of the Status Quo!
tallpindo
He kept the popcorn popping.