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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (39)
arthez
very impressive (XLT) image - just one to vote...
Nightwright
Omg, this is very impressive artwork! V
Morgana61
Magnifica immagine! ti senti osservato da questo enorme occhio spaziale. Fantastic!
fran_joel
HUGE ! I like this a lot!
inkydigit
4096 X 3072 with EBD....sheez you must have the patience of a saint!!what a cool image...love the eye of god...thats a cool terrain and you have found a sweet spot....excellent work(as always!!)...:)
fractalinda
I LOve the awesome sky effects and overall atmosphere! Very cool terrain and excellent work in all respects. Bravo, Mark!
Rich2
Yup -impressive is the word... especially the foreground surfaces!
MaydaMason
this suns are ready to die... explosion is near... better to go away from this cool place! cool surfaces and a wonderful example of scifi images!
Ionel
Excellent work! I like this eye in the sky! :)
Kosmicman
Very very supergreat
athesdan
excellent ! the terrain , surface are marvelous ! and pw excellent
grg
incredible! looks like an eye of a god :)
stbc
Dazzling light, man. Super pw and composition. Excellent and amazing texture work, too.
Dixiem47
Mark the workmanship that you have showen us here is out of this world this is one of your best and worth all the time and work you have put into it.the colors are just outstanding and the surfaces are just wonderful.I also love this terrain,and pov.V
corleonis
You keep getting better Mark, this is superb! The colors and mood are fantastic, and the terrain is awesome (think i might go dl it ;)definitely a V
designfera
Stunning artwork!!!
zaberc
Magnifique render and postwork !
Tiwiwine
Impressive and beautiful !
MoppelundWilli
A Killer-composition! Damn good Mark! v
RealUser
wow! what a great compo and impression! love it, it's my desktop pic now!
Mikan
now this is what I call an extraordinary creation; congrats for the obtained result..worth all the appreciations! and votes...v
choronr
Dazzling! I feel a vote coming on ...a stunning display of superb workmanship - your best work Mark!
ppetersen
Mark this is unbelievable... a stunning render, from the surfaces to the suns, superbly done. The colors are brilliant!!!!
Fahrenheit451
Marvelous work!
Buzzzzz
Book Cover? Composition is Superb! You Da Man! Huzzzzzah!
gradient
Out of this World!...why do I have the feeling someone is watching me?..lol
cederleth
OH MY LORD!!!!!! W.....O.....W!
shantay
Yes, this one could be a beautiful coverbook! Spectacular sky and perfect balanced work.
jrsaldana
awesone....powerfull render.....fantastic
doneydonydone
excellent - looks like an all seeing eye in the sky!!!! - amazing