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 (48)
skiwillgee
You are a photographer. This picture proves it. I hope you are right but sadly I am skeptical same as Jocko. I didn't like McCain either. I'm afraid it is all rhetoric; we can't have the cake and eat it too. Some way, someone has to pay and he disassociated himself from too many long time associates and organization when it was the thing to do for his campaign. I do hope you are correct.
Lunastar
Amazing photo. Yes there is hope. You are so right it will take a long time to clean up this mess. I don't think it can be done in 8 years let alone 4, but at least it will be a start.
matrix03
awesome pic Eric and I am looking forward to change! I wish him the best of luck in the coming year! 5++
Digimon
I should be clear, Obama wasn't my first choice either. And a couple years ago I thought about Mc Cain as being an option. Will Obama turn things around? Only time will tell. But this reminds me of the beginning of the Clinton presidency, which turned out well for most of us.
amota99517
This is definitely the dawning of a new day and a new year. I am looking forward to the positive changes that are to come. Beautiful shot!
vkoontz
Excellent shot! At the right place at the right time!
B_PEACOCK
I did not care who won I just hope they can fix it. But historically we always go through a recession after so many years. He has his job cut out for him I will say that.Cool looking shot my friend
zoren
it seems we will be in good hands, time will tell.. perhaps, Obama will be one of those thoughtful and positive leaders, who only comes around once or twice a century.... a new day a new dawn, peace and prosperity to all.
Denger
Yes we did, you betcha! The dawn of a new era in U.S. politics...
chimera46
It'll be hard come January. Right now it's so easy, just place all the blame for all the bad things in all the familiar places. The problem with having power is that there's no one else to blame but yourself when things go sour... That said, it's still good to see that there's a new day dawning, congrats.
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL COLORS :)
AnnieD
Beautiful image Eric! I agree with your thoughts and I'm glad we are finally outnumbering "them" ;p
evinrude
I suspect that whatever will happen, it will be historic. Can't wait to find out who's in the cabinet. Thanks for the uplifting message, friend.
smillinfaces
wow you have caught a real great scene the mood sooo great
Mousson
Fantastic !!!
NefariousDrO
Lovely photo, and like you I'm hoping, and nervously watching. Maybe this will move us in the right direction? Oh, how I hope.
katy555
What a beautiful photo. Splendid colors and work…
2Loose2Trek
Nice photo ... I had "hope" too. Now I've become completely cynical about the politcal process. However, if one correctly defines the expanding "war on terror" as a war to claim the world's dwindling resources, I suppose the lack of "change" (and resulting dearth of "hope") makes sense. :-(