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 (55)
maudawg
wellcome back!!!
cindyx
It's about time you returned!! A big welcome back... and thanks for all the kind comments you made about my gallery images. Your thoughts are very appreciated.Looking forward to your future work!
Digimon
Hi Cindy! Thanks for the warm welcome! I love your dragon painting, you work is always inspirational.
Richardphotos
so good to see you post Eric.I just seen your name earlier and looked for a new post. you must have put this up just after I closed your page.hope you and yours are fine.I have missed your animations and art
linkdink
Welcome back, look forward to brand new goofiness.
Digimon
Hi Richard and Linkdink! Good to see you all! I can guarantee future "Goofiness"
robotalk
Hey Welcome back from me too ! I like the quality of the depth and shadows in this one..fun and expressive !
Digimon
Thanks Roberto!! I was lured away, as you know, but I am glad to be back among such good folks!!
Brian S.
Long time no see, glad to see you back.
matrix03
nice animation. I'd like to see you do one with a V4 character ;-)
Digimon
Hi Brian! Good to see your still here!! I can't wait to see what you've been up to!
Digimon
Thanks Matrix! I have Vickie, but no clothes...... I do have a sword though! ; )
jamiemchg
so cute:)
jocko500
wow My ebot say your name but it draw on me who you was lol . cool to see you and a happy image too
Digimon
Hey Jocko!! Peace big man!!! Good to see your happy mug!
skiwillgee
Has it been a year? I guess you'll have to upload two a day to get my Digimon animation fix going full bore. Welcome back.
AnnieD
It's about time! :)
Digimon
Thanks gang! I have some catching up to do for sure!
michbehar
Hey......this is great fun!!! Thanks for sharing.
lemonjim
welcome back - my comments runneth over! so nice.
Forevernyt
Ah, it seems like I only just talked with you yesterday. :P Welcome back.
Boofy
Glad to see you back safe and sound, I hope the big wide world has treated you kindly, looking forward to seeing more of yuor wonderful posts.Jen
caviedes
Man! Glad you are around again!
Digimon
Thanks everyone! I am delighted to see so many good friends are still here!
romanceworks
Hey, Eric! So great to see you back and with such a happy little guy. You've been missed. :o) CC
rayburg
Yea! RR has has an old friend back. We missed you here Eric. I'm glad that you chose to wave a few fingers instead of just one....lol..Thanks for brightening my day. WELCOME BACK!!!!!!
Margana
You dragged me out of hiding, lol. Nah, I wasn't hiding, just on hiatus for a bit. But I couldn't resist, when I got your ebot. So great to see you back, Eric! I've missed you and your wonderful animations. Hope you and Wendy had a great thanksgiving, and that you'll continue to share your talent with us. All my very best- M :^)
butterfly_fish
Well some things never change. You're still making me laugh with your animations. LOL. I hope all is well in EricLand. hugs
SSoffia
BIENVENIDO ERIC !!!!! SIEMPRE FUISTE UNO DE MIS ARTISTAS PREFERIDOS DESDE EL 2005 !!!!! WELCOME ERIC! YOU WERE ALWAYS ONE OF MY ARTISTS PREFERRED FROM THE 2005!
jif3d
So who's this knocking at the back door ? none other than the famous Doctor Dee ! Good see some neat gifness and you posting again ! ~Cheers~ Jeff :o)