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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)
SSoffia
LOVELY IMAGE :) LOVE & PEACE, GOOD HEALTH & HAPPINESS 2009 :)
chimera46
Nice little doodle, and here's to 2009!
romanceworks
It's a wonderful drawing of Yukon - simple and yet captures a sweet gentleness. All the best to you in 09. CC
blankfrancine
Welcome back! Neat drawing.
blankfrancine
Welcome back! Neat drawing.
AnnieD
I like your doodles!! :D Happy New Year!!
ThomasMacCallum
Great sketch - happy new year!
jif3d
Damn' nice line work there Eric and not even a hint of yellow snow ! Hava Great New Year yourself and see ya 'round in 2009 ! ~Cheers~
michbehar
Hey, what a nice drawing of your dog my fiend! Happy New Year!!
NekhbetSun
Soooo nice to see you Eric ! ....cool drawing here ! Happy New Year & Hugs Mina
watteville
right: health & prosperity
matrix03
very nice happy new year to you too!
caviedes
Happy New Year, nice drawing!
Svarg
Beautiful work, Eric. Well done!
moonrancher
Here, Hear! Happy New Year to you, too! We've missed you a lot. Nice portrait, very gentle and peaceful.
Mea
Nicely captured. Wishing you luck on your resolution as well. :)
MOODYBLUE92954
GREAT DOODLE MANY WISHES FOR A WONDERFUL YEAR AHEAD
robotalk
Nice Drawing, excellent use of 'Pen 3.1' --Have a Terrific 2009 !
lemonjim
love the spare-ness of it!
TwoPynts
Luv the doodle Eric. Fingers crossed we see more from you in 2009. Happy New Year!
Flint_Hawk
What a great doodle!
1358
what a cute image, wolf at rest, you don't see that too often..... have a great new year...
DennisReed
You doodle so well Eric! every stroke perfectly placed!
zoren
a nice, yukon doodle dandy! nice work. Happy New Year!!
Mousson
QUE NUNCA TE FALTE UM SONHO PELO QUE LUTAR, UM PROJETO PARA REALIZAR, ALGO QUE APRENDER, UM LUGAR PARA ONDE IR, ALGUEM A QUEM AMAR. FELIZ ANO NOVO
Burpee
Starin' it off right with a fab sketch of the king Yukon. Excellent!
skiwillgee
Dang, you are good. Happy New Year.
jocko500
wonderful looking and best for the new year
amota99517
Excellent work!!! Just keep doodling. This is great.
tcombs
Happy New Year!:)