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 (38)
robotalk
Wonderful work..reflection in the water adds a touch of magic !
Kattey
Very classic pose and very nice materials!
Naichan
Like the touch a realism with naturalistic color. Excellent role for Aiko!
jocko500
this is super.
romanceworks
Very cool image and tribute to Sharon. CC
AnnieD
Very nice. You have a great weekend! I'll send ya some snow. ;D
zoren
full of mythical power and vision, a great take on a classic diety.
michbehar
Very interesting, I loved the effect in the water! It's great Digimon.
caviedes
Very nice!!! Modeling that is a Gig!!!
TwoPynts
A good one -- well lit and nice reflection in the water.
southernamazon1957
Splendid...... Love the reflections. Karen :)
lemonjim
very neat, love that... whatever you call it, the roundel thing
skiwillgee
A great image and a fine tribute.
DennisReed
Superb image and tribute! Bravo Eric!
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL & SPECTACULAR IMAGE !!!!!
jif3d
Great concept and I have always liked the Bryce weather-beaten brass texture ! Aiko makes a kool multi-armed Goddess ! ~Cheers~ :o)
soffy
Beautifully done,a wonderful sculpture and tribute,have a wonderful weekend :)**
Steeleyes101
Wonderful tribute and beautiful work of art. I am always amazed by your work and the way you seem to creat the most uncluttered pieces yet they have so much in them. Also please what is the technique used to make such photorealistic pieces. This truely looks more like a photo then a 3D piece
Valerie-Ducom
You know a who make me thinks this Sharon? well, in Diablo II, in the ACT one when I need to kill Andarielle LOLLLLLL it's like this statue, a woman with 6 hands and to make me crazyyyyy LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL But.. You work is fantastic with this texture and color and this reflection on the water ! Fantastic ! Good day :)
Anjour
Very beautiful work and pose,water...bravo!!!:o)
Denger
I'll wait to see you animate those arms, heh heh!
Forevernyt
A blizzard? Nice. I'm sure we won't be getting snow for some time yet. Awesome image!
cindyx
Mystical and elegant!! So great to see you posting here again. Love your artwork!
2Loose2Trek
Really excellent image ... and nice ocean going destroyer.
cwrw Online Now!
I remember this one from over at artzone- loved it then and love it now! Wonderful work!
ThomasMacCallum
Very fine work, well done with this
Svarg
Superb modeling, as always. Excellent tribute!
butterfly_fish
That's fabulous! And you may have all of my winter weather forever and ever. LOL.
katy555
Wonderful scene! Excellent work!
evinrude
Nice! Eric, are those procedural shaders? They look great.