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
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Comments (24)
robotalk
Ah yes, the Durante's I dated melinda (2nd from left) and a perfect likeness indeed--your ability to draw exactly what you see but with life and flair is tremendous !! this is just great !! auto/vote
butterfly_fish
Excellent idea your wife had! Well executed! Their eyes are just amazing. They look so very real. Very impressive. V
kenwas
The red eyes have nicely captured the essense of these creatures. Good job!
tibet2004uk
LOL!! Love the 'lil story!! And what a fabulous drawing!! Happy that the Lemurs talked and made u move ur arse indeed!! It did worth it!!! Excellent work! V
logiloglu
a superb drawing. a wonderful family portrait. excellent done,my friend. vote + !!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
Wolfsgirl
Wow.. this is just amazing.. your talent beams in this image..and say thanks to your wife for me.. I am enjoying this drawing alot =)
titta
Cute and well drawn family:-) And lovely story!
violet
excellent work !
michbehar
Very nice result and composition on your lemur family. I liked the eye expression on them.
Lorraine
Ah the inspirations that lie within the land called ipod...they swirl and rise out of the mind and onto the screen or paper....and like notes, the dots of color separate the blank background at the artists direction...the composer of notes of color...
Mikeangelo
Great drawing, I think the eyes are excellent. Dave
EngleWolf
wow, these are an excellent array of lemurs you've drawn!!! 'nuff cant be said about your never-ending tallent!! :o)
cynlee
it's a great drawing!! very well done & they're just so cute! :]
Fahrenheit451
Nicely done! good subject & composition.
frndofyaweh
Pretty decent! The eyes are Very difficult. especially with this medium. I like the shape of eyes on far right, but need too have that specular glow, I think. Like the eyes at mid right; perfect glassy eyed stare!
MoonGoat
I must say, I love your lemurs. ;)
korborak
This is an excellent drawing!! Your best work so far! :)
Li-An
wow, wonderful piece! nice concept and colors!Amazing skills you got...
Naichan
I can see why you are proud of these drawings you recommended, technically they are beautifully rendered. They deserve to be framed, hung and seen. Your selective palette on this one works a treat. But still, I think you should do as you're doing, trying out ideas in a variety of media.
oscilis
How did I miss all these??? Superb drawing full of life.
adorety
They look great. I really like the use of color and their "expressions". Awesome work.
Mousson
Superbe palette de couleurs !
jocko500
super looking here
blankfrancine
This is a fabulous drawing!! Sorry it has taken me so long to find it, tic..toc..