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 (39)
larparmit
great animation!
stevey3d
Excellent animation! Superb style!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Awesome animation Eric... a sort of magic. Superb!
tcombs
It's waving to me. :)
robotalk
Phenomenal animation and idea ! splendid creative work !
photostar
Cool composition and animation.
caviedes
Nice one!!!
Svarg
Awsome! Cool shadow work!
violet
LOL......excellent !!!
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, excellent animation my friend and very nice scene with this hand ! Good day and happy new year 2008 :)
lemonjim
best use of 500KB so far this year!
BBarbs
This is a really cool animation. Really well done !!! I wouldnt know how to even begin to do such an animation. Excellent !
romanceworks
Yes, a mystery that will always haunt mankind.:o) Clever idea and super animation. CC
chimera46
Cool concept here, and damm it was hard for me to look away, it's pretty hypnotic!
NekhbetSun
smacks self real hard :o) I coulda sworn I had you on my fave artist list !!!....my bad! you know us ditzy blondes wink Looks like I have a lot of catchin' up to do too :o) ....this is sooo cool n clever Eric...the Druids would've loved ya ! Hugzzzz Mina
zoren
the creative hand is always a mystery to me, nice work!!!!
svar00g
ZOMG so good! :D It just totaly refreshed my day :) The Stonehand certeanly seams magical in nature indeed! Thank You! :)
skiwillgee
You gotta know I love this stuff. You never disappoint with your animation skills. Thanks for sharing.
TwoPynts
Strange animation indeed. Very trippy spacial movement. Excellent concept!
dashboard_jehovah
The Famous Stone Hand has accomplished it's secondary goal...made me dizzy and I fell off my chair! LOL..Cool work,Eric!
SSoffia
DEAR FRIEND ERIC ,I REALLY LOVE YOUR ARTWORK!!!!
jocko500
this is wonderful looking
jif3d
It's the hand that you have to talk to...you know, when your trying to get your point across and they say to you "talk to the hand"!!!...probably not, but it works for me ! Neat Gif optimisation & ~Cheers~
AnnieD
Very nicely done! I'm still under the spell. ;)
Lunastar
Do not watch while standing. LOL great job Eric.
DennisReed
LOL! I'd at least expect a stone door swingin' on a hinge! ;) Cool animation Eric! :)
Burpee
Whew! I thought someone was being sucked down into the undercity by this twirling mass of stones. What a fantastic mind you have!
Forevernyt
What are you on and why aren't you sharing? Very cool animation.
camilledubuc
very well done.
Kazam561
Great work Eric!