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 (22)
AngelicaB
Cute, I love it.!!!!!!!!
thelma
I love it too, you did an extremely good job.
Death_Master
Very good job! Looks like a lot of pencil strokes.
ryno
It makes me feel cozy. Nice work.
Zargent
Excellent work.
michbehar
You really got a very nice effect bringing up the lights. And the image is so sweet. Congratulations!
robotalk
What wonderful work you've done here !!--the colors are beautiful and the effect gives it such depth and realism !! a fabulous bit of art..you should maybe do some more in this style on black paper !! wow!
Mikeangelo
An excellent work, I have worked with colour pencil as an alternative to pastels, so I can appreciated the work you have done to get this great image. Dave
Lorraine
oh my I really like this, there is something dynamic about the way you laid in the lines...and the colors...excellent
Fahrenheit451
Working on a black background is a challenge. You did really well here. Wonderful subject & great use of color.
ann0314
OH WOW...and you left me comment???? THIS IS FANTASTIC!!! ARTWORK at it's finest...I love the coloring and she seems so cute and huggable :O) and you DREW THIS!!! I am in awe and envy :O) EXCELLENT!!!! :O)
logiloglu
so cute. lovely colours. excellent artwork,Eric. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!!!
Li-An
Simply breathtaking... the coloring, and detailing... very impressive work !
Mea
The colored pencil on black, that is just killer. The drawing itself is so well done, but it's the color on black that just really makes it really really nice.
patmartj
Stunning!
mcv
Sweetly done and technically correct drawing - excellent work! ~V~
moonrancher
Awwww. Excellent work. And cute!
Vanadis11
So cute and lovely! Really love it!
Kazam561
Brilliant! I love the color! Excellent!!
EyeOfTheJen
I think this is marvelous! I have never tried this. Almost scared to attempt it...lol
DukeNukem2005
This is a very beautiful image! Excellent! Fantastic work! Original idea! Five stars!
e-brink
Very nice illustration. Great technique and style!