A Tiger for Mea (Photoshop) www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php
ÂÂ
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
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
This site uses cookies to deliver the best experience. Our own cookies make user accounts and other features possible. Third-party cookies are used to display relevant ads and to analyze how Renderosity is used. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.
Comments (40)
Margana
Happy Halloween to you,too,Eric.Hope your back feels better.I know how bad that can be.I'll look for your entries just as soon as I find out where they are,lol.Good luck with that.I'm sure they're wonderful.All the best-M :^)
Svarg
Happy Halloween, Eric. And here's to spooking the spirits of pain from your back. I hope you are soon 'back' to normal. (sorry, rotten pun. wadaya expect on halloween? lol!)
Jennyfnf
Sorry you are feeling so lousy Eric. Hope the magic potion will do the trick. Jolly nice of you to think of others when you are bad. Thankyou very much:-))
Valerie-Ducom
Thank you my friend and Happy halloween for you too !!!! good day ;)
wawadave
all the munchkins and goblins will be trick or treat stomp our feet give us something good to eat!!!
helix3d
Happy Nevada Day!!!!! Yes! It's a holiday in Nevada. It's Nevada Day! But, alas, I live in Utah, so I have to go to work. Anyway, I like your Jack-O-Lantern and Black Cat illustration. And beware of 'ol dead skeltelon heads!
robotalk
Sorry that your back has been ailing --but I want to wish you happy times on all hallows eve--and thanks for this bright and wonderful Halloween greeting ! terrific n' fun !
zoren
get better soon..........!
Burpee
Happy Halloween right back at ya! Hope your back feels better soon and can't wait to go check out your entries. Nothing like waiting till the last minute, rotfl!!!
Sekadhar
Thank you my friend - all the best to you and your family! Of course image is - perfect!!!!
NekhbetSun
Hey Eric !!!! S Glad to see you !....and yep, be sure to hit Dr Feelgood up for the 'good stuff' wink Thanks for a really cool pic here and you and the missus have a wunderbar Halloween.... BIG HUGS
michbehar
Same there my friend Eric, very nice image.I loved the cat..:i
killerpumpkins
Happy Halloween to you! Best of luck in the contest and I hope you feel better soon. KP
puzzler
Wonderful creation my dear....Cath xxx
Cosme..D..Churruca
Perfect for the day Eric... get well buddy ! I know about that pain.
kimariehere
thank you for the wonderful halloween greetings would make a perfect card to print too hope your doing well there and have a wonderful halloween!!
jif3d
EECK...now that's scary, the Doc has to see the Doc ! good luck with your back pain and in the contest Eric and a Happy Halloween to you too ! ~Cheers~ :o)
Richardphotos
ibuprofen always works for me for back ailments. too bad you are having a problem. a very fun post today and I am off to see the wizard-ur no to see your entries
romanceworks
So sorry to hear you are having back trouble - but you still had the spirit to wish us a Happy Halloween with this cute image, Good luck in the contest. CC
cindyx
Halloween greetings back to you and your family! I sure hope you are feeling better soon.
mamabobbijo
Sorry to hear your in pain. Hope when you get this your UI of the good stuff! Thanks for sharing. BJ
Mea
Feel better real soon, Digimon. And I hope you had a happy halloween despite the back trouble. :) Good luck on the contest. :)
idiot_sphinx
I wish you all the best on the contest !! Thanks for the greeting and Happy Halloween back at ya !!~EXCELLENT DESIGN~!!
DennisReed
Happy Halloween Eric! :)
evinrude
Cute production! Right back at you, Eric.
soffy
Happy Halloween to you and yours Eric,sorry to hear your in pain,hope your feel better soon,good luck on the contest****
oscilis
Happy Halloween to you too. I have astrally sent some medicine to cure your back.
butterfly_fish
Hope the appointment went well. hugs I don't suppose you could get the doggies to walk on your back and straighten it out? ;-)
Naichan
Well done on getting your Halloween design out, despite difficulties. Mine's still on the sketch pad :-( Get well soon, eh?
XoxoTree
Wonderful. :)