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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 (44)
photostar
Another great animation of "Bob, says.." I love it. Yep, you have it correct, here in the East after the Second World War, the emergence of 'Levittowns' became the model for the 'burbs. Soon, the entire East Coast will be one giant megalopolis from Boston to Washington, DC., all connected by suburbs.
zoren
The new Ozzie and Harriet sparkle, Disney style. I suppose somebody had to 'look out' for the masses,'for they no not what they want or need'... and not to worry, Mickey is at the helm! We will follow in his animation and bring forth cuteness and obedience. Click your heels, believe and work for the master plan.
efferre
Nice work with sociological background!
Vanadis11
Great sociocritical artwork! Awesome!
lordgoron
Very interesting and different render
tcombs
Great insight and very informative. I had forgotten most of this I learned in school Great job.
robotalk
Thank Bob for you !! wonderful animation...the church of sub genius would do well to take (buy) your art, and take down most of their stuff--what a great glowing job you do..and marvelous thought provoking text too.
moonrancher
Good commentary! I worked so hard I got all worn out even. So why do I not feel so free!
TwoPynts
Thank you Bob, for you shining countenance and good work ethic. Great animation and comments there Eric!
Svarg
Excellent poster. Really captures the moment. Social engineering by large corporations was rather blatant wasn't it. Well I guess it worked, and still does - just a little more behind the scenes. I have a friend who wants to write a book describing what he considers our current state of enslavement to the corporate rulers of the country.
skiwillgee
Great animation, greater history lesson.
Rodma_Hu
Another BOB mystery. His will be done.
Richardphotos
actually a social commentary with merit and direction.your illustration is memorizing
AnnieD
Very interesting piece of history..and still a fave animation! :D
SSoffia
AGAIN A FANTASTIC ANIMATION DEAR ERIC !!!!!!
ThomasMacCallum
Eric your a genius
chimera46
In zoning laws got us into this mess, than dammit zoning laws can get us out! Seriously though, that was a great film (who killed the electric car), and as someone who grew up and still lives in a suburb, I look around and ask, "what the hell can we do now?" How do you turn back the clock and/or "re-build" the suburb in a more sustainable fashion?
magnus073
This is done in a wonderfully detailed manner and makes a point that is oh so valid. Brilliant work and well done on revealing so much of what I had no idea had gone on.
matrix03
interesting piece of social commentary.
NekhbetSun
Bob loves you Eric and I love this ! :o) ....and I was going to bring up the "arbeit macht frei" thing, but saw you done did it :o)...and I'm sure no one was offended or upset....excellent image here! ~ Hugs ~
jif3d
Ticky tacky little boxes, send in the clones ! Mr George Orwell had it soooo right all those years ago, scary uh ? Good night Bing and ~Cheers~
jocko500
you right on cool words and image too
Lunastar
You social commentary is always dead on. Great work my friend.
2Loose2Trek
These days, I'm afraid, in America the national motto is WAR IS PEACE; FREEDOM IS SLAVERY; IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH. But to put a pretty face on the current state of affairs, the suburbs and all the concept entails will come crashing down with the full realization of "peak oil." When cheap energy evaporates, the world will suddenly be a much larger place. And the suburbs will be a distant nightmare. BTW, this site deals with the subject ('course it sounds like you're familiar with it already): http://www.kunstler.com/ Well done Eric.
drifterlee
I hate the suburbs. Where I live used to be country where I could ride my horse and there were farms. Now all the people moved here and built it up and hate the animals because they smell.
lemonjim
touching delicate ground with scalpel precision, that's my DigiMon. Awesome animation for 500K!
evinrude
Oh no. Bob again. TAKE BACK THE SLACK THEY STOLE FROM US!!! (The suburbs have always been a component of "the Conssssspiracy.")
caviedes
Nice!!
linkdink
Wonderfully conceived, love the depth-fading little suburb. I believe that Celebration town is where "The Truman Show" was filmed...
Forevernyt
Very freaky and thanks for the information!