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 (23)
stonemason
made me smile..cheers!..he has a beautiful coat on him..& love the eye colour variation
TomDart
What a way to greet the day this morning! Smiles abound now. Thanks for this picture.
Zacko
OH MY GOD WHAT A GORGEOUS ONE!!! Excellent POV, really makes him look oh sooooooooo cute!!!! Just wanna hug him for being such a teddybear. Excellent capture indeed. Have a great day #:O)
LICORNEDECRISTAL
fantastic close up!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enmos
Awww cute and cool portrait here as well !!! Superb !! :o)
robotalk
Beautiful photo --A lively animal with a great personality --er--Doganality that is...joyous image !
zoren
I like the humor in this photo, well done.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Very nice capture... amazing friend you have !
tibet2004uk
Oooooh beauty!! it does make me smile indeed!! Animals always make me smile! Thx for sharing Eric! :)
Tedz
Yep...it brought on a smile
anniemation
Made me smile too! :)
BorisB
Funny shot! And he's a really beauty and surely one of you best friends...
kalle3d
LOOOOOL - I love this, wonderful use of the wide angle and closeness!!! :o)
butterfly_fish
That's adorable! I love your dogs!! :-)
RobertX
i can feel the cold nose through my computer, good work!
cynlee
what a doll! *woof ;]
logiloglu
lol, i like the perspective of this shot. great expression ( reminds me on Rantanplan oder so nlich aus den Lucky Luke Heften )excellent shot,Eric. #:O)
Lorraine
what a great dog...he has a sense of humor!...terrific shot
kimariehere
sooooooooooooooooooADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOF! GREAT SHOT!
TwoPynts
Makes me smile!
DennisReed
:) Up close & CUTE!
Kazam561
Great smile!
cwrw
What a great big happy dopey puppy smile! I love it! Made me smile too! Thanks! Hugs!