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 (36)
anniemation Online Now!
I bet if you replaced the animals with some politicians, you could make a fortune and charge a lot more! :) Good to see you back!
jaynep12002
That is so cute - and so clever!
efferre
Very nice scene with an excellent modelling and render!
robotalk
I like this one a lot !! Great fun and style--I pity the foo' who 'dont' click on the 'big' window so it'll start !! excellent animation !
romanceworks
A super animation. And happy 'post festivis' to you, too. :o) CC
MarciaGomes
GRANDE CRIATIVIDADE,ADOREI A ANIMAÇÃO.+++++++++5
Issemissen
What a cool idea! And well performed too! :) Cheers!
caviedes
Very nice, well done my friend!!!!! Man is good to see you!
cindyx
It's so great to see your work here again! Everything you do is unique and skilled. Happy New Year to a special artist.
Richardphotos
better watch the rabbit on the left.he seems to have a killer attitude and may attack the squirrels.the ducks knows the outcome.awesome animation Eric
AnnieD
Excellent!!!
skiwillgee
Terrific! Man, I missed these things while you were gone.
DennisReed
Farout Eric! The only arcade game I was ever good at! This old man is to slow for the new Video Games! ;)
2Loose2Trek
Fantastic animation ... superior work. Glad that you're back to grace us with your talent. Kudos!!!
zoren
well done! it is brilliant
jif3d
I'm trying to figure out how you do the looting in a metal animal gallery, with a magnet of course ! ...oop's, shooting gallery ! Fun stuff and smooth frame rate ! ~Cheers~ :o)
Burpee
Haha!! So cute! Reminds me of Pogo.com's shooting gallery. Do I win points if I hit the squirrels? Great one hon! Merry Christmas!
dashboard_jehovah
HAHA!...cool and very innovative work! K....spill the beans,How do you get an animation to upload and play in the gallery? I did'nt think Rendo allowed animations in the galleries anymore? I used to to upload animations...but did'nt know that options was still around for the galleries? Thanks for any info....Mark PS Welcome back,Eric!
oscilis
Super animation, Eric. Have you checked out "The Freesound Project"? You can ger treat soundtracks to go with animations there.
rayburg
I like anniemation's comment. I think you achieved your effect. Merry Christmas my friend.
Kazam561
Wonderful, Eric... and funny..
watteville
ough! i like that!
Svarg
Excellent smooth motion!
Cosme..D..Churruca
So glad that you are back with these little jewels Eric! Love it.
lemonjim
i thinks you got it!
SSoffia
LOL !!!!! EXCELLENT ALWAYS !!!!!!
Kartika
Excellent work!
jocko500
this is super looking
TwoPynts
Got your ducks all lined up...luv it! :)
butterfly_fish
ROFL! I'm with Janet on putting in the politicians! Especially since I'm quite sure you'd pick the same ones I would! Heehee! Seriously, though, very nicely done! :-)