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)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Glad to see you around Eric... and glad to know that you are going to be active.
Valerie-Ducom
hehehehe Eric !!!! You come back !!!!!!! And with a very good smiley movie !!! Thanks my friend and I'm so happy to see you here ! Good day :)
tallpindo
I went over to ArtZone and updated my email address which was in limbo. It was easy. I just went to software to begin my journey. The images are so well populated that I need to concentrate to come up with something fitting yet in my own character.
oscilis
Not wiser, but richer yes...I gave up smoking since you last appeared here. Nice to see you back. I always like your animations.
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent idea and work.....!!! Welcome back.....!!!
Naichan
Welcome back, Eric! Although I'm not much here myself these days, but I couldn't resist a return too now you're here again. Keep in touch, eh? You can also find me here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/naichan/
Svarg
Hey Eric! Welcome back! It's wonderful to see your shining face, er . . avatar again! :^)
TwoPynts
It's about time you showed your "smiling face" around here again Eric. I've missed your classy and fun animations. Glad to have you back again my friend. ;']
dashboard_jehovah
Welcome back!...kinda like a special person returning home for the holidays! See ya soon!
scorpion9
very good and funny animation excellent i don't know you but welcome back.
Burpee
Wowzers! Good to see you here again :) Hope you and wifey and the pups had a great holiday :)
BBarbs
It is sooooooo good to see you back Eric ! I was beginning to think you were gone forever. I always looked forward to your images and creativity and marvelous comments on people's work. Big Hugsssss
Traligill
lovely to see you back again:):) and I love the smiley:)
kimariehere
WOW this is so cool Eric !!! YIPEEEE and YEeeea YOUR BACK!!!! love this little annimation guy tooo fun and cute BOY HAVE I MISSED your annimations ! biggest hugs GLAD your back!!!! xoxo
DennisReed
Wonderful Animation my Friend! I'm waving my fingers back at ya! ;)
soffy
:) Hi Eric and welcome back,good to see you :)***
Denger
Great to see you back here, Eric... it HAS been a busy year hasn't it! Dunno 'bout you, but I'm looking forward to 2008!
2Loose2Trek
Welcome back ... I'm glad that you have returned. You've been missed.
cwrw
Hey Eric! I am sooo glad to see you back! You have been much missed my friend! I love your little hello guy!:) I always lok forward to your posts. They are so much fun and always put a smile on face! That is a great and wondrous gift my friend!! Hugs!!!! Laurie
ThomasMacCallum
Hiya Eric, I am so glad you are posting here
chimera46
You're back! It's been a while, but it's good to have you here again. I think your friend here needs to try the de-caf though...
evinrude
HI! Welcome back, mate. It has been a while.
voske
HI there! very cute!!!
watteville
hellou there
stevey3d
I love this! Superb character and animation! Brilliant return image!