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 (44)
photostar
Cool B&W render and animation.
caviedes
Nice one!!
ThomasMacCallum
Once I recovered from my fit, I climbed back to the keyboard to congratulate you on another incredible animation. I have been using Hypnocat and the "obey" as my wallpaper at work lately and been getting an amazed response. This is true Art. Bravo.
chimera46
His power is AWESOME, I must now slack. Such a seemingly simple yet effective animation, well done!
lemonjim
obey giant!
TwoPynts
Like the flashback, and the Bobism. I fell the power of Bob emmanating from his glorious countenance. He would give the Hypnotoad a run for it's money! ;'D
zoren
the power and glory of the Bob can never be underestimated.... nice work!!
magnus073
Really fun and creative work, it is truly amazing the power of Bob
skiwillgee
Really great fun with this one, at least after my eyes recuperated.
Forevernyt
Obey Bob...Must...obey BoB...resistance...iS FutIle...
dashboard_jehovah
I....AM....A.....SSSSLLLLLAAAAACCCKKKER.....NOWWWWWW!
Svarg
Instant siezure time! c..c..c..cool!
robotalk
That is supremely great ! why dont you send it to their website..bet they'd buy it from you --or steal it with credit !
tcombs
Cool animation!
SSoffia
FANTASTIC !!!!!!
AnnieD
Still a great image..even tho my mind is now gone. :p
jocko500
wonderful work
TheNoddingBoy
Oooo....I didn't know till now that I had epilepsy... Nod nod nod
Boofy
ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz......Huh! wha.....
monica.rd
Cool compo!
DennisReed
Thanks for the Bob! ;) Most invigorating!
Kazam561
Very cool! And Bob spelled backwards is boB! lol
Wonderland
Very cool 50's feel!
2Loose2Trek
Ah yes J.R. "Bob" Dobbs strikes again. Oops, I'm late for the Devival. LOL Well done.
dwmccullough
I am the Anti-Bob! Thanx for the 1980's flashback. Good ol' Night Flight
jif3d
Bob is a dead-ringer for Bing Crosby and about as overwhelming ! A few artists here are under his slacker spell...trippy ! ~Cheers~
NekhbetSun
All hail Bob ! good one Eric :o)
romanceworks
Bob is generating quite a buzz in the crowd. Super animation and great to see your illustration work. CC
DRAKELOT
Fantastic animation ... I'm glad you coud fit this size here !
ragouc
Great work.