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
Lemur Family Color Pencil
Comments (46)
kenmo
Excellent animation...Almost in time for Christmas...
TwoPynts
You did this so well Eric...no need to overly praise your GIF making talents. ;'] On hope: "Sanity may be madness but the maddest of all is to see life as it is and not as it should be." ~ Don Quixote I'll keep chasing those windmills, thank you very much.
Forevernyt
You really want to know? I think we're all in for a very long haul. I think we have Centrailized Banking and a "New World Order" to look forward to. Don't be surprised if they start pushing a one world government on us. It's the beginning of the end of the world as we know it. Have a nice day! :P
Margana
Beautiful job with this, Eric. I love the wonderful sense of warmth and home-iness(?) this has...I share your sentiments. And with intelligent, thoughtful people like you in the world, it's a lot easier to be hopeful. Here's to hope! -M :^)
Rodma_Hu
Something very primal and healing about the hearth for human beings. I'm so pleased to see you in better health, now sharing your talents once again for our pleasure. Best Regards. -Clark
chimera46
I take it you're trying to envoke the presidential "fire side chat" here? Here's food for thought: today we've got an election up here in Canada, an election that started 5 weeks ago. Why does it take you guys down there 2 years to figure out who's going to run the country for the next 4?
Digimon
Good question my friend! sip ahhh... well, you see the sheeple move slowly here... no rushing things, things are complicated you know.... you have to balance your faith, with your fear... ad a sprinkle of unrealistic expectations, a dash of race.... yeah, the sheeple take a long time....
killerpumpkins
Besides the hot chocolate I got all over my computer screen this is just too cool. I HOPE it doesn't stain! Always loved the animation works of yours. Also I checked out your drawings, wow! very impressed!! It's good to cross paths again my friend! Happy Halloween to you! KP
kimariehere
fabulous fireside flickering warmth love this image can stare into it for so long!!!! awesome animation work (btw i LOVE your animations stuff!!!more more!!!)))
Richardphotos
I think no matter who wins the American public is screwed.what the bush family has done is irreparable. the republicans wants to give the rich tax breaks so they will create jobs so the poor people can earn $6 per hour to pay the largest share of taxes.the democrats wants to raise taxes on the rich so they can steal more. for every tax break any of them has given,they took benefits away double. for every dollar earned by the time it travels from one hand to another the tax is probably $1000 or more on that single dollar. the dominant democrat congress is giving bail outs to the very rich people that pays little or no tax and will be paid by the folks working in hamburger joints when it comes down to apples or peaches there is no difference between the two parties.just a bunch of hype to continue robbing and sending the country down the tube
SSoffia
FANTASTIC ANIMATION AS ALWAYS :)
oscilis
I'll bring the crumpets.
artaddict2
great animation, sat there for hours lol!
evinrude
Nice!
cwrw
This is wonderful Eric! I'm sorry to hear you had been so sick. Hope this fire warms you up. You have certainly warmed our hearts and souls over the years my friend. Wishing you all the best! Hugs! (and a nice toasty brandy for you to sip by the fire!) Laurie PS So I just have to say how much I admire "Bailout". Oh so true and terrible.
dodgeart
You still out there Mr D?
Digimon
Hey Dodgeart! Nope... haven't posted here in years... what are you up to? I just popped in to see if there were some cheap models I could pinch for my Traveller campaigns. Take care my friend! I will check back soon to see if you want to chat.