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 (24)
stevermstrong
Thats really unusual and for some reason I really like it...good job.
Funcoflipper
A lot of reasons of why this is excellent. First, the metaball modeling. Second, the use of mostly negative metaballs. Third, the careful balancing of light, color, and texture. Good job!!! A whole new world is open to you!!! Lets see some more.
violet
congrats on your victory !!! ;-) can't wait to see more..you did very well on this one !!!
Gog
Good texturing, now your have metaballs sorted, there is a whole new world of modelling available.
butterfly_fish
Everything I make out of metaballs looks like a lump of clay. :-/ It's not the image itself that makes this excellent, it's the accomplishment behind the image! bravo!!
Brian S.
Cool image, and texturing. I never did much with metaballs, but if they make you want to pull out large chunks of hair I better pass... I have no large chunks left!
Verdie
Looks Special to me!!! EXCELLENT work and I'll have to find a tutorial on that myself!!!
robotalk
Hmm... with ZSpheres --Biospheres---Metaballs there might be some cross over once you learn one the others are easier--and those globby things in TrueSpace might be the next thing to conquer--good work --congratulations on this delightful ball bearing cookie--mmmmmm B A L L B E A R I N G S !!!
melevos
Congrats !Bravo!!
ShadowWind
I never did get Metaballs when I had Bryce, very cool that you got by the hurdle. Neat pattern on the object as well. Look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Hopalong
Like the float, the double-twisting vision, pearly skullcap, and pebbly brass. Meta-Bio-Blubble Bubblicious!
RogueLyrecyst
very cool, glad the metaballs worked out for you ;) very unique image my friend
:)))EXCELLENT(((:
tibet2004uk
Very cool indeed! Been trying to work with metaballs myself and I gave up after...1 hour or so!! It did my head in!!! Jeez! So yea, I know where u're coming from and I'm amaze with the result!!! Very well done Eric! :)
cynlee
thanks for explaining that! sounds like playing with mercury... congrats!! hmmm... so much to learn! looks like a futuristic game i'd like to play :]
alightningstorm
An excellent accomplishment... I myself am still struggling with meta-balls, but not mastered yet. excellent work...
logiloglu
a great symbolic scene. i like your textures. excellent done,Eric. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!
frndofyaweh
SWEET neg/pos metas!!! My first was a bell and that was a real mem hog. You have great patience, friend!
Wolfsgirl
Wow.. this is just great.. Joe is going to love this!!!! Impressive hon.. =)
EngleWolf
WOW BUD!!!... this is really sharp, almost like a powerful gate that might open when all the sphere's are placed perfectly withing the unique contours!!! Thanx for tippin'your hat towards me my friend!!!... one more thing, coulda added a few more thousand metaballs and let it render overnight!!! :o)
ann0314
I know how hard it can be (and frustrating) to learn something new and it just seems to illude you...but I know you have persurveriance and it shows!!!..... YEAH!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! EXCELLENT!!!!!
gallimel
I wish I was capable to do that too :)
jstsittinghere
turned out brillant!! excellent
Li-An
So you unveiled the secret of those critters! Bravo! They remain a mystery for me. Superb metalic textures and soft illuminacion. Excellent job! Bravissima!
mallethead
Oh, I like this VERY much! Really nice design...great Brye render!