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 (49)
kenmo
Cool dogs and nice collage...
kansas
Beautiful dogs. I've always liked this breed. So gentle.
TwoPynts
It just goes to prove that they have a club for just about anything, eh? Quite a sight -- all those fluffy white pooches dashing about. Looks like a great time, thanks for sharing. "Hey, hey, mama, said the way you move Gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove. Ah, ah, child, way you shake that thing Gonna make you burn, gonna make you sting. Hey, hey, baby, when you walk that way Watch your honey drip, can't keep away. Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh, oh, oh Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh, oh, oh I gotta roll, can't stand still, Got a flamin' heart, can't get my fill, Eyes that shine burning red, Dreams of you all through my head. Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah..." from Black (white) Dog
romanceworks
What stunning dogs! Looks like you had a grand hike. One of our neighbors raises Samoyeds and has six of the beauties. They do look so gorgeous in the snow. Great shots. CC
Sekadhar
Love thet beautiful dogs! Super captures!!!
butterfly_fish
You know, I really love your dogs. :-D They have wonderful personalities! Pass along some belly rubs from me.
NekhbetSun
Gorgeous dogs and hope your guys enjoyed their 'tete a tete' with the psychic :o) I really enjoyed this Eric...thanks S hugs
Meowth
Neato collage!
cricri99
the next time camp!! please for me!! very interessing collage you are an international reporter!! well done!!
Denger
What's that? I think I hear the call of the wild! Fun collage!
Lorraine
too cool, looks like all the doggies had a great time...I am sure they had lots to chat about ...and they seem to put up with all their human friends as well...
Cosme..D..Churruca
What an extraordinary dog, so white ! Looks brave and clever. Like it so very much !
voske
They are beautiful,excellent collage too!!!
jocko500
that real cool looking
Forevernyt
That's a whole lot of Samoyeds! Wouldn't it be cool, if they could actually read the dogs minds?
TallPockets
Superb collage!!
Traligill
love these dogs!!!!
cwrw
Hey Eric Love all those beautiful pups! Sounds like a great time! Hugs for Kiska and Yukon!
morin3000
. Happiness is like the sun: It happens that he is sometimes behind the clouds, but he is always present nevertheless. Happy New Year ((( Beautiful image 5+ ))