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 (22)
GladysClump
ohhh, guns don't kill people, bears kill people? ;)
butterfly_fish
They have the Right to Bear Arms?? ;-)
cynlee
the hunted become the hunters now!! hehe :]
robotalk
Do bears SHOOT in the woods ?? nice depth fine/fun work !
crocodilian
you should work on this. . .the render isn't all there yet, but you have what most people don't have-- a great idea, and you've got talent at posing animals in a humorous way-- that's not at all easy, i tried and never could make things look as funny as this. Made me smile! Thanks. . .
jstsittinghere
so cute!
LFNForever
Excellent!!! :)
BonBonish
Great scene beautiful artwork! -- B.B.
Lorraine
this is funny, and punny!...great job I enjoy the expression and poses...at least hunters wear clothes that make them easily identifiable ...
tibet2004uk
gOOd! I hope they will catch some hunters! :D
EngleWolf
looks like they are playing air-guitar!!! outstanding idea and image!!! happy holidays my friend!! :o)
wolfmanjim
Since the 'Right to arm bears' pun has been taken, all I can say is, "YOU MAY FIRE WHEN READY, GRIZZLY!"
logiloglu
lol, a wonderful idea. cool scene. i like your sense of humour. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
ShadowWind
Don't want to mess with them. Reminds me of that song Cows with Guns.
krsstoff
No animal or human was hurt during this work ... Digimon is really back !!!
Ethesis
I love the look of surprise on the one bear's face.
RogueLyrecyst
too cute and hilarious! love this one lolol vote :)(:
Wolfsgirl
ROFL too funny!!!!!
JNH
Great concept!
Kahvie
This is hilarious! They have "thundersticks!" The expressions are priceless, they say, "what are we supposed to do with these!"
shinyary2
Hehe the image is great but the comments are better... you should redo this with a more serious effort and put all of the funny comments under it... the bear on the right has not a clue, neither does the bear on the left but he's going CHARGE anyhow!!! This is too funny digi I agree with crocodilian you really should spend some time on this.
dashboard_jehovah
How hunting should be!..actually, canned hunts SHOULD be allowed, put those daring hunters (humans) in a cage...w/o weapons...send in a few black bears, lock the cage...see how some real hunting is done!