A Tiger for Mea (Photoshop) www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php
ÂÂ
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 (20)
Lorraine
these are wonderful, I like the natural way you get the simple lines to project the attitude of the animal and give us a glance at her personality...
cynlee
you got the dogdoodle down doodlemania man!! :]
thelma
Ah, these are wonderful doodles, they look simple, yet they convey so much..very excellent drawings !!! VOTE
vjerana
Excellent done! Bravo!!!
ann0314
Very beautiful :O) I really love you smooth style of drawing :O) EXCELLENT JOB!!!! VOTE
robotalk
The love shows thru in these calm and beautifully drawn images --wonderful work !!
tibet2004uk
Ooooooooh adorable irresistible cute and lovely!! I adore dogs!! Thx for sharing Eric! :D
patmartj
Brilliant, no other word for them
butterfly_fish
Damn, those are great! I absolutely love the way you may this look so easy! And you've totally captured the breed! Reminds me of the spitz dog I used to have (she was a Keeshond). Give Kiska a scratch behind the ears for me! :-)
gallimel
very well done. The economy of lines nothing erases at its precision :)
i-popba
!!!.............AWESOME...........!!!!
ShadowWind
Excellent drawings, and so glad that you found eachother...
logiloglu
wonderful drawings. Kiska looks great in this relaxed pose. !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
titta
Kiska looks really cute - and clever too:-) Beautiful drawings!
estevez
Lovely drawings and great style. Congratulations !
Hythshade
Excellent style. I really do like the simple lines. The balance is perfect. Well done!!!
EngleWolf
know how much you love that dog... nuff cant be said on how lucky you are... most excellent doodle too !!!!!! :o)
kimariehere
know what?- i REALLY REALLYEEEEEEE LOVEEEE that you put your doooles on here shows your true talent... god this dog rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SO KEWLLLLLL!!
Kahvie
She looks like a very beautiful dog! Wonderful work on the inking, I hope to see some more images like this from you in the future:).
mallethead
Nice depiction of the quiter side of large dogs...we recused a golden retriever about 5 years ago, and I know this look and body language. Bet she's a great companion!