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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (64)
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Damn!...this is gooooood! One of your best, I think and most deserving of a V!
MaydaMason
impressive creation! agree with others! one of your best!
SusiQ
This is gorgeous
mizoli
Absolute perfect work! Very well done!
doneydonydone
amazing work Mark! - i think twisted noodels gets it spot on - the brown edges make it more believable than any other Terragen waterfall image must have a go at this myself!!!!! vote!!
Savage_dragon
This is beyond gorgeous! I'll be tripping over my jaw for a week. ")
zaberc
Perfect !!!!!
smiles95
Hehe, how did you get those falls in there :)?
JPSoft
Masterpiece! I love it. Bravo!!
Fahrenheit451
Fabulous work!
EoinArmstrong
Great concept and integration!
Martchi
Wonderful and excellent work!bravo!
jrsaldana
superb!!!!
stbc
Bing! You really rung our collective bells with this one Mark. BraVo for the post work and composition. Lots of nice details.
Tiwiwine
It's a splendid and impressive composition. I would like to see more picture like this one !
corleonis
Mark, my friend, you have outdone yourself!! this is freaking amazing! V and right into my favs
choronr
Your very best work Mark; this is gorgeous. An image to dwell on for quite awhile.
Rich2
(jaw drops, knocks over beer onto keyboard) Mark - this is an astounding composition - sorry I hadn't commented sooner - but wow, like Bob said: Probably the best you've done so far! Hope you stay on this roll!
Mahmet_Hattai
Simply amazing !
webwings
Excellent waterfalling
superior
Very lovely composition and great work ;)
marzo
Give me those crayons back. Stunning!
hollishi
excellent postwork!!!
artgum
Speechless- awesome concept and work.
joshus_hund
Agree completely with Rich! ;-) Fabulous concept and stunning pw! Awesome scene! (and a belated vote)
shantay
You are a great Terragen master! Outstanding view!!!!V
morin3000
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Great quality of your post work !
gro-tesk
Oh my god! What a spectacular work!!! I m speechless. I agree with shantay: You are the TG Master.....
Plantagenaut
Mark, you are absolutely wild! Great work!