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 (25)
butterfly_fish
LOL!!! That's excellent! Thanks! It really did make me laugh out loud. I'm actually still kind of giggling. And those little black goldfish really do need all the schooling they can get. They're not the brightest of fishies. ;-)
JenX
LOL, this is too cute!! And, ya know, Heidi totally rocks. I do say that you have fine taste in friends there, Digimon ;)
Tedz
I have not seen anything quite like this...what refreshing Poser Work.
robotalk
Extremely funny !! and nice work on the layout !! a 3D Gary Larson feel to it--superior stuff my friend!!
gratters
Speaking as a teacher myself, the teacher here really needs to know that the one at the back is clearly not paying attention!! Well done, nice piccie.
Wylder
LOL! I love visual puns! Very funny, and a great image to boot! hugs Wylder
SoulTaker
thanks i lol,
Lorraine
lol...this is exceptional!...I love the playful images...a great way to show how ideas transcend different creative approaches...
tibet2004uk
I wish this was true and that the fish wouldn't bite these fg hooks!! But maybe it would be better if there wasn't any fg fishermen huh! ;) Very cool work, creative!!
Makibird
That's so cute :D
cynlee
hahaha!! excellent literal interpretation of a school of fish! & lesson! one we can all learn :] enjoy RR & the friends you make here
kimariehere
haaha to cute !! love this humor and its charming as it gets you did a wonderful heartwarming atwork here!!... love it VOTE ♥ !!
Druidstorm
Outstanding dedication to a special friend...Beautiful image works if only the fish would learn...Bravo!!!...:)
logiloglu
lol,a wonderful and most fascinating artwork.very funny and creative idea. vote #:O) !!!!!!!!
MeredithWilson
Dear Eric, I am so sorry and so ashamed I am this far behind on visiting friends galleries. I have been so swamped with everything. The get well card slowed me down a lot. I have answered over 5000 IMs. Im so proud of our community! So many wonderful caring people! But it has left me terribly far behind on everything. Ive got 1500 e-bot notices Im trying to work through. Im going to visit all the current ones as quickly as possible and then work on the backlog as time permits. It will take me a while, but I will eventually catch up and will in time visit everyones postings. Until I can get caught up, Im gonna spend my gallery visiting time looking and enjoying and try not to type as much as I usually do. I hope everyone understands that I am running as fast as I can. This is SO cute!! And it is so TYPICAL, too! The ones in the back not paying attention and goofing off (probably males!!) ;-) I was one of those annoying little twerps that alwasy sat in the front and took good notes, etc., etc. Great job on the school room - good props and I love their teacher! Very creative and very excellent work!! Really nice dedication, too!! Love, Meredith
Cosme..D..Churruca
Genial Eric ! So funny concept... very well done !
blueknot
LOL... that's great; I love it. And a well deserved subject of tribute ;)
shinyary2
...and yet, somehow they still come back to bite like the suckers they are (and boy are we glad they do)! =) I think that the dolphin is about to get mad at the ones in back! =)
EngleWolf
lol... this is great and funny!!! I just hope I don't go to the lake where this is being held... planned on fishing later!! great job !! ;o)
marcfx
Love it, well done and thankyou (Your Pyramid tutorial)
estevez
YES ! Very funny and creative scene. Lovely models and textures. Congratulations friend !
TwoPynts
This is great, just great. Not only a fun render but stellar creative concept. Luv that brain of yours! V
DennisReed
Delightful in every way! Bravo!
mallethead
Bravo, Eric!! This is delightful!
Mousson
C´est pas vrai! Où vous êtes allé pêcher ça! :-)) C´est tout simplement GENIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!