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 (19)
stevermstrong
Great pics...I love a good storm....hope everyone is safe.
robotalk
Man I see so many things in those clouds --we need to have 'tracing' attachments to renderosity so I could sketch out over the big face I see--and in the farther away view --a gladiator or attila the hun or sumpin standin--oh get me a crayon I'll show ya !!
jcv2
Impressive cloud formations! Don't bother about graininess, that's part of darker images and adds a special effect to exposures! Very beautiful shots, love that special lighting!
environaut
Beautiful cloud pics! I'm a big fan of cloudscapes myself...I like this a lot!
vjerana
Fantastic! Excellent V!!!
Lorraine
I enjoy what you share of your observations, doodles, perspectives and artistic experimentation...
tibet2004uk
Oh beauty!!! Those colors are stunning!!!
cynlee
surely exciting to see... could use some here! great color :]
logiloglu
a fantastic light. very dramatic atmosphere. excellent shots,Eric. !!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
thelma
Fantastic photos, they look a little scary, I bet that was some storm..excellent shots !!! VOTE
Li-An
Oh.. Looks like a giant! Dramatic sky! You can create terrific scenes with a sky like that.V!
korborak
It looks very dramatic! Nice shot and very nice colors. A bit under exposed.
butterfly_fish
I see the face!! But in the far view, it's clearly King Kong (or maybe Donkey Kong :-P). I wonder if this is the storm we got on Friday? It didn't look nearly this interesting here! Great images!
GladysClump
oh cool! I love a good storm, great catch!
estevez
WOW ! Very impressive sky colors and clouds. Really a great shot. "my vote" Congratulations !
gallimel
gorgeous picture :)
EngleWolf
same with my Canon Powershot A300... if the picture you're taking seems to be a little dark, it tries to automatically brighten it up and the grainyness is the result... grainyness... almost like most my bryce work!! lol... also always did love the color contrast of bright orange sun and clouds to bright blue sky!!! :o)
Wolfsgirl
Wow.. now that's some cloud.. great coloring with this too!!!!
Mea
Those are some beautiful skies. Beautiful rich colors.