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 (37)
caviedes
Very nice idea! Happy new year to you!!!!
robotalk
Beautifully achieved and bizarre comic concept ! funny bit !!!!!!!
chimera46
This one just blows my mind, though knowing where flies like to make their "stop-overs", I don't know if I'm ready to hop on board just yet! Still though, excellent concept and execution here!
photostar
Oh yes...even I'll get aboard if he's going somewhere near the beach and where it's WARM! Cute render.
tcombs
:))) YOU are always thinking!
romanceworks
That would be some wild flight. Very imaginative. CC
zoren
true brilliant work Eric... excellent, surreal concept.
SSoffia
LOL !!!! BEAUTIFUL WORK MY FRIEND & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 TO YOU & YOURS !!!!!
DRAKELOT
!!!!!! Happy 2008 ######## Feliz 2008 !!!!!!
stevey3d
Excellent! Superb wing animation!
TwoPynts
Have you heard the buzz? Awsome Re-Render!
larparmit
great work!
jif3d
I'd get a buzz flying this airline, but the un-scheduled stops at garbage dumps and toilet blocks would put me off ! Spiffy blue bottle fly concept and gifness ! BIG CHEERS 2008
Kazam561
lol...great one Eric!
Richardphotos
so funny Eric and you are right. the clarity is excellent.happy new year
2Loose2Trek
Excellent animation but I think I'll take a pass on boarding. :-) Happy New Year to you and yours!!!
soffy
Sweeet lil critter,Happy New Year Eric***:)
skiwillgee
I am amazed at you seemingly endless supply of ideas. Another great little animation but I think I will decline climbing aboard. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Lunastar
ROFL Happy New Year. hahaha
AnnieD
Love it!
idiot_sphinx
As a fly , I could see everything in a closer view , not to mention hear every conversation that I would ever want to hear ...LOL... You share these fantasies and I adore you for that !!! !!~BRAVO~!!
oscilis
Oh dear, I think I swatted it last week. Super animation.
cwrw
LOL! I love it! Your creativity always brings a smile to my face, my friend! Hugs! Laurie
DennisReed
The next time I swat one I'll think of this! LOL! Happy New Year Eric!
michbehar
Crazy fly...intresting!!
JaneEden
Wow what fun and you are so creative, loved the animation LOL - hugs Jane xx
Burpee
Haha, this has always been a favorite. I'm about to fly out on Saturday. Perhaps I can rent this fellow? Lol, what a hoot!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Terrifying concept Eric... I hate flies. Very well done!
Kartika
excellent scene!
NekhbetSun
Nothin' quite like a ride on the fly-mobile I always say :o) excellent ! ~ Hugs ~