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 (8)
Digimon
This is the first image I posted to Don's site. It is number 134. I am proud to have been part of the Creepy legacy! Thanks Don!
tibet2004uk
Now this is a very interesting story! I had a look at the links too! I never heard of the guy before so I thank u for the info! Very "cool" image! ;)
robotalk
This image is wonderful and the personal story and view point and links are a great tribute --sounds like my kind of artist ! Yes --Thanks very much for this !
Lorraine
he will certainly be missed...thank you for sharing your tribute
butterfly_fish
I hadn't heard of him either, and I'm glad so many people are sharing their memories of him. It reminds me how much of a community we really are. And I love his clown! Great image here; looking forward to 2-7. :-)
Hopalong
Yes indeedy, 'member a few four and five day renders, and more, and not so long ago, but did not know the story you tell, for which thanks. Liked some of his images on this site, though commented rarely. Last one I recall viewing (though not commenting) was very striking and subtly comic, about the typical unfinished government boondoogle, was itah yes, just checked, "Makeshift". "Creepy", however, is news to me. Nice tribute, and the imagepenguins AND polar bears, hehesubtle.
EngleWolf
you know he's looking down from above and see how much all of us miss him!!! this is an excellent example of what Don would have done!!! yes, you know he's smiling!!! Peace bro!! :o)
Wolfsgirl
Outstanding and great tribute.. I love what you did for Don hon..!!