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
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Comments (20)
robotalk
Very fine work --love the image it shows...reminds me of a prelude --to the prelude that used to show before "Mysteries" on PBS
butterfly_fish
Wow! Well I like it!! I could stare at those crows for a long time. They're kind of mesmerizing. Very cool concept, and I admire your patience even attempting something like this!! It's far beyond mine. lol. V
SpiritofGabriel
I like it too. Very cool concept and I like the image it projects.
zoku01
This is so cool looking! I can the buggers squaking away waking me up at 5am. Brilliant artwork!
Lorraine
oh this is too cool, what a great idea...it is a terrific job
logiloglu
an expressive artwork in this strong black and white. very creative idea and animation.excellent done,Eric. bravo #:O)
prog
Oh, this is cool!! I love the way they form the skull!!! EXCELLENT work!!!
tibet2004uk
It worthed the time though! It's very well done!! ;)
Digimon
Thanks gang for the kind comments! I wanted this to be a subtle animation, just a little flexing of the wings, some crows squawking. The kicker is how they are forming a shape, Just a visual pun. Thanks for looking!
Richardphotos
very detailed motion and interesting anim-v
cynlee
subtle yes... Hitchcock would be proud :]
anniemation
Very very cool! Excellent concept!
TwoPynts
A creative mind to think this up! Well done!
kimariehere
wow i missed this!! wonderfully done and very creative..as always your annimation rocks!! ..
Burpee
Definitely worth the effort! I don't see any flaws, I just see a fantasticly witty image...great stuff!
Naichan
Worth the effot though. I admire the restraint!
Margana
LOL!I know how it is to be sooooo done with a pic,so I can only imagine how this must be.I'm not entirely sure why,but I think i like this one best.I like the little subtle movements and the strong graphic quality of this.Reminds me of Gorey,(can't remember his first name).Maybe you know of him?-M :)
the_pumpkin_king
Wow- this is wicked, AND I learned something! Heather
mallethead
I'm not experienced enough to detect the flaws...love the imagery here! The animation is subtle and realistic. Looks great from here!
helix3d
Oh! How clever indeed! Don't know where they come up with all these terms for groups of animals. Many of them are highly amusing. A "STENCH of Schnauzers?" Or A "BAZAAR of guillemots." What the hell is a guillemot anyway? All very amusing and no doubt archaic in origin. We're far less imaginative today. Now everything is just a s**tload.