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 (36)
Richardphotos
outstanding idea Eric and render.she is cute for a android or robot.happy new year friend
Forevernyt
Very cool image my friend! I hope you have a safe and fun New Year's Eve and a great New Year!
zoren
very sweet and cute, cool robot character......
SSoffia
LOVELY & BEAUTIFUL SCENE DEAR FRIEND & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 TO YOU & YOURS !!!!!
lemonjim
great one my friend. always pushing the limits! best to you in '008 - and keep 'em coming. hehe - A dandelion is a lot like a lawn dart, is it not?
AnnieD
Excellent!!
jif3d
Just blowing in the wind...or in my case (in OZ), just blowing in the cyclone ! Kool concept and the robot is a real cutie, although with that nebular behind her, it seems as if her head is steaming ! Well done & BIG CHEERS 2008
oscilis
It works really well and hats off to your imagination. Happy New Year!
stevey3d
Wonderful Image! Superb lighting and composition!
skiwillgee
And that sky is terrific also. Nice work indeed. Happy New Year!
tcombs
Creativity Plus!
thecytron
Nicely put together!
robotalk
Large sized --we can see all the amazing --circuit like detail..and the mountain range to the left (as you view) looks like a cloaked figure emerging stealthilly---Darth is that you?
chimera46
Cool concept here and nice choice of background (the NASA stuff always looks good). For all the work you put into the dandelion I'd love to see a close up some time (assuming the process that took it down to 9megs also made it unsuitable for that).
romanceworks
Wonderfully cosmic and creative. :o) CC
TwoPynts
I can tell you put a lot of work into this one Eric, it's awsome. A tad bright for me, but that could be monitor differences. Kewl stuff -- Happy New Year!
Digimon
Thanks for the feedback Kort! Between my different monitors, I sometimes end up too dark, or in this case, too bright! I have made adjustments.
jocko500
super done here as she blows the seeds. did that as a kid. super and Happy New Years
Kazam561
Excellent work Eric!
2Loose2Trek
Very cool robot and composition ... it looks perfect on my monitor. Happy New Year!
matrix03
excelellent render 5+
Lunastar
Eric this is amazing. You are a marvel. Such a beautiful render.
idiot_sphinx
I was about to ask if you had manga ,, but now I see where you got this from ...LOL...excellent render ....I could never do as well my friend !! Happy New Year !!~BRAVO~!!
cwrw
LOL- yeah I am having fits wi†h Bryce 6 on my new MacPro:) It does run fast as heck til it locks up:) So know what you mean!!! Silly program freezes up- 5 never did! Great image and concept! Brightness looks just right to me (on both my Macs:)
DennisReed
Sweet! :) Who would ever think a little seed like that would crash your Bryce!
JaneEden
Outstanding work and very creative you have a talent for sure - Happy New Year - hugs Jane xx
Burpee
Oh no!!!! The scourge of dandelions has reached their planet. They have no idea what they are in for, lol. Wonderful model and landscape.
Cosme..D..Churruca
An amazing scene with superb results, the robot is quite pretty!
katy555
Beautiful colors and wonderful composition!
NekhbetSun
Worth the effort and time....awesome ! ~ Hugs ~