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 (45)
photostar
Cool render. That dragon is mad at someone or something. Amazing sense of movement as well.
MagikUnicorn
COOOOOL FIRE BLAST
robotalk
So wonderful! that flame does scorch in the large size --I think it just warmed up my coffee...wonderful energy and render !! love this view !
moonrancher
Great fire, and I like the sky a lot, too.
caviedes
Nice one!!!!
oscilis
Nice light in the sky!
ansgar2
This fire is incredible...
Digimon
THe fire texture is "Clay's volumetricfire". I think you can still find it on the web?
Vanadis11
Hot! Really hot ;)). Excellent work!
zoren
hello, a little alka seltzer may help this creatures temperment, nice work
Forevernyt
Mostly intact. My oldest has Pink Eye and the youngest a bad rash in his diaper area. Other than that things are great. Excellent and firery(sp?)piece.
ThomasMacCallum
A powerful and dramatic scene with awesome use of volumetric material. Also, you just cannot have too many dragon pics.
romanceworks
Now that's one hot-breathed dragon - amazing to see this up close. CC
larparmit
superb render!
AnnieD
fantastic!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Speechless... how on earth is possible that amazing effect! Genial!
ledwolorz
Fantastic work,
jif3d
Neat lighting, POV and flame FX, I can feel the heat through my monitor ! ~Cheers~
skiwillgee
The sky and its colors a perfect in this scene.
NefariousDrO
Ooh! I love how the colors in the sky emphasize the blazing dragon. Cool!
tallpindo
A blast from the roiling sky!
Burpee
Smokin'!!!!! Love that fire mat. I've got it in my Bryce mats. Looks so real. Well done hon!
rayburg
You know why fire breathing dragons are extinct, don't you? Gas prices shot up so fast they couldn't afford to fill the tank.....OK, I tried. Terrrific dragon image. I may have to borrow it someday if you approve.
tcombs
Dragon breath
jocko500
cool and scary too.
Lunastar
So hot!
magnus073
WOW !! Great image and super effects on it for sure
chimera46
This is one hell of a test render, thanks for sharing it! I love the "flashback" format too, cool idea.
SSoffia
SIMPLY PERFECT :)
DukeNukem2005
Bravo! Very beautiful image! Excellent work of art! Five stars!