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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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.
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Comments (30)
LordWexford
Lovely image - great work by the two of you. Well done!
Maori
Spectacular and impressive collaboration you guys!!!!!! Fantastically done. I love this kind of work!!! Excellent! V
JamesBong
Awesome collaberation.
waynneb
Excellent work guys! Both the Terragen and PW planets look great. Really like the details
athesdan
awesome ! superb teamwork
corleonis
Thanks Mark, it was great working with you! :)
Tiwiwine
Very nice teamwork !
Morgana61
Bellissimo pianeta...se allungo un dito lo tocco :-) davvero una bella prospettiva. Excellent!
wholehog
Great space shot! The color combination is very nice and the shot angle is great. Nice work!
ppetersen
OUTSTANDING... from both of you. The sky is gorgeous (or should I say spaceview) the planets surfacing excellent as is the added touch of the spaceship. Excellent work Mark and corleonis...
Ionel
Very well done! Excellent!!! Congratulations for both of you! Now you are THE TG SPACETEAM! :)))
Fahrenheit451
Awesome work! Congrats!
DigiArts
..and what an AWEsome trip it is! An excellent collab in all aspects. Love the stunning atmosphere (including the cool pw) and view, and the planetary terrain and surfaces are superb.
choronr
Congratulations to the both of you for this beautiful composition ...excellence!
gradient
awesome teamwork...congrats!
Buzzzzz
Fantastic Production you Two! Huzzzzzah!
EoinArmstrong
Superb pov and atmo - the terrain seems to go on forever! Great concept and pw too
doneydonydone
great combination of skills - excellent space sci fi work !!
Dixiem47
Wow You two this is just awesome work. There is just nothing missing here at all.EXCELLENT!
shantay
A perfect space-art image and a very professional render!
lior
Excellent artworkV
blonderella
WOW, kick @SS image Mark! magnificent space art...both your work compliments one another perfectly!
Simpleworks
Fantastic work both of you, This is an outstanding render. V
stbc
This one is really fine-tuned man! Love this team.
blacq_nyght_vampyre
WOW!! THIS IS SO AWESOME!!
Dotthy
stunning scene, love the power of the colours!!!!!!!
bkhook
This rocks! Awesome collaboration Mark and corleonis.. I must make a point of visiting more often. Can you imagine someone painting this as a mural on a bedroom wall? WOW! :=)
Plantagenaut
Whoah! This is mighty!VV
lwperkins
Yeah, the planet surface (both) are truly awesome! A wonderful collaboration!
Akhira
SUPERBE AND EXCELLENT - YOUR GALLERY IS VERY GREAT - THANX FOR SHARING YOUR LOVELY WORK