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 (21)
michbehar
Airbrush is always a lot of fun. Have you tried digital air brush? Good job!
crazygod
damn you good excellent work man
ShadowWind
Hey, I like cheese and I don't think he's cheesy at all. In fact, he's very well airbrushed indeed...
czarnyrobert
Cool ! In 1986 computer graphics almost didn't existed & airbrush was the best tool for photorealistic pictures.
cynlee
something i've never tried but always wanted to... looks terrific! :]
robotalk
Very good work with airbrush ! this looks like one to be proud of ...Nice color and use of the "brush" -- I have 2 brushes and never got good results I envy your talent with this instrument..well yes and with the pen -the pencil-the paint -the poser-the bryce...the..........
Mikeangelo
I never got round to airbrushing, but this looks great to me. I should not imagine it is the easiest tool to use, but you have succeded well with this painting. Dave
Lorraine
most excellent!...you are adventurous!...airbrushing...now that is something that seems to be fun...
Fahrenheit451
Marvelous! Very well done!
logiloglu
wow, looks fantastic. excellent airbrush artwork. !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!!
Druidstorm
Beautiful work for a early project...Excellent!!!...:)
Tammy
I seen your composite and wanted to see your work closer, I don't get to browse the galleries as much as Id like so I enjoyed seeing them all in one place like that. I love this one and your pen and ink stuff also all of it terrific, great work.
Mea
Nicely done. I tried airbrush at one point, couold never control it enough to do much of anything so I'm impressed by this.
DennisReed
WOW! From awesome beginings! With your skills in 2D, I fail to see your attaction to 3D?
kenmo
This is brilliant work...I love airbrushed art... And I love the big cats... Nothing cheesey here... V
mcv
Impressive debut art image - airbrush is a skill I would love to have - your 1986 1st effort is pretty cool!
NekhbetSun
Checked all your big kitties out and think I like this one the best...and cheezy??? no way
DukeNukem2005
Bravo! Very very beautiful image! Excellent! Five stars!
stevey3d
WOW! First airbrushed image! Wonderful skill and this is NOT cheesy, its BRILLIANT!
adorety
Beautiful image.
e-brink
Very nice air brush work. I did air brush illustrations once. Not easy and full of risk!