Who is 'Markal'?
Markal is Mark Edwards who lives in Mississippi – originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. I retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2003 after 23 years and decided to stay here in the warm gulf coast south along with my wife, two daughters and three grandchildren.
How long have you been rendering/doing computer graphics?
My last five years in the Air Force I designed and developed computer-based training. We used PhotoShop, Flash and even wrote code in HTML, so I guess I started in the late 90’s. My terragen work began in 2003.
Do you have traditional art experience?
No real art experience just the standard art classes in high school and college.
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What are you currently working on?
I’m working on a collaboration with a Bryce artist…he is making a ship for one of my space landscape images. Learning Terragen 2 and possibly Vue may be in the works soon.
What software/equipment do you use and why?
Software used is Terragen .9.43, PaintShopPro 7 and LunarCell. I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP. I was going to upgrade but, this very large screen HDTV deal fell into my lap so I had to upgrade my other love…. watching Blue-Ray movies…first. Hopefully I’ll upgrade to a quad 4 before the end of the year.
What do you think your best piece of work is and why?
One of my latest favorites is Rigel III. The foreground is a stone BMP overlay I applied in Terragen…. the shading and shadows were in-line with the sun angle and it worked very well. The only post work was the LunarCell moons and I think they also add a realistic touch. It still amazes me how computer graphics can make an imaginary place look so real and believable.
Why do you like to work with 3D software?
It’s a fun hobby for me and when I focus on the work it carries me away from the hustle and worries of this world.ÂÂ
Who/what inspires you?
All the wonderful artists here at ReRo are great inspirations. National Geographic Magazine, NASA and all the space missions has also influenced and inspired me. Of course our creator….Almighty God….the greatest artist of all.
How has this online community (Renderosity) enhanced your work, relationships, and learning?
Not only comments but also other artists sharing their files have helped me grow artistically by leaps and bounds.
Parting Comments / Advice to other Artists?
I try to focus on what I love. I have a passion for Space Art so 99% of my work is Space art. Some may think I need to branch out and explore other areas but I say branch out to what….something I don’t love? Go with what you love and your rewards will be many.
Comments (33)
jrsaldana
awesome!!!
christianfly
Fantastic mood and render.
Frieso
Ups, I see! Terragen. Im even more impressed. Good luck with BellSouth. ;)
Costaud
Awesome mood and lighting, the water is just perfect, the POV and the sky are outstanding, excellent work.
Pinokio
Another excellent scene,very good composition, i like it a lot.....Splendid.
sanosoke
Gorgeous!!! I love the water and the ATM is wonderful
artgum
Absolutely beautiful work, and hope everything gets back to normal for you.
blacq_nyght_vampyre
I hope things get back to normal for you soon. I didn't realize you were in the path. I am so sorry. I hope you and yours are all well. This is a very beautiful scene!!!
Saurav
Excellent colours and drama.
jlaymonii
Beautiful colors. Really bring an ominous mode with this. Excellent render.
kiddd7
Yes, awsome! VOTE!
madasatadpole
simply one of the best i've seen..big bravo and my vote..its knockout
MoppelundWilli
Superb work, i like a lot the coloring. I am so sorry for you, i hope you and yours are ok!
ArtByMel
Amazing colors and an exceptional image.
ppetersen
Stunning.
marcoantonio
Awesome colors and atmosphere...Excellent water, transparency!!!So happy to seeing your posts again!!!!
Rich2
We await your full return & glad you found a small amount of time to enjoy yourself, Mark! You haven't lost your touch - but I miss that certain planet in the sky...
Amethystwolf
Wonderful terrain and lighting! Love the colors.
cphilrun
Most impressive!
prutzworks
splendid work
doneydonydone
v.dark and deep colours! - love the water and texturing!
GraySho
Wow, I love that underwater texture,.... and everything else of course.
joshus_hund
Very unique work! Top quality and the colouring and mood is awesome! Very dark of course... but it's over! I hope it all becomes better soon!
fractalinda
Spectacular sky and surfaces; the colros and light are incredible; awesome mood. Beautiful point of view and water (WOW) and an outstanding piece of work.
jcruz
Very beautifull image!!!
Lledeline
amazing picture.
webwings
Fantastic colouring.
choronr
You haven't lost that 'Markal' touch ...Hooverosity approves ...beautiful image!
stbc
I love everything here. Especially the water work and sky. This newby is so glad to hear that things are getting back to normal.
gradient
powerful atmo/sky!!!