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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (32)
aarontyler
Love the terrain and colors... especially the green decay.
Maori
This is absolutely magnificent work, Mark !!!!!!!! LOVE IT !!!!!!!
Alpo
Nice one. :)
fredric_lpn
Superbe!
Mondwin
Marvelous view!!!!!!!!!!!!Splendid my Friend!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx
dalma
Superbe terrain, et les couleurs sont tr belle!!!!!!
WeeLaddie
Love the terrain, especially the low-lying stepping-stone bit. And those are great 3d terragen clouds.
barticus
Glorious colours....love the shade of the cloud , the submerged rocks, the planet and the remnants of the volcanoes! Sheer class!
prutzworks
cool outerworldly render, like trhe sky gradient, terrain and clouds
fractalinda
Awesome cloud effect over the moon, beautiful colors and clarity, and the work is exciting and excellent.
RubyDancingmoon
10/10 This is great work all round. Well Done! :o)
athesdan
superb !!!
rhasalgheti
Nice terrain and atmo
Darthmagus
Great terrain!
jrsaldana
stunning terr file and composition....excellent work my friend
Horus67
The water really seems to begin to flow on the right side - very good details! The moon is nice, too. Excellent!
9841007
OOooooo....pretty!!!:D
mitchman
Yes, the terrain is wonderful, but that moon... superb!
stick
Wonderful, so peaceful
ppetersen
Beautiful terrain Mark. Love the 'stepping stones' here. Excellent POV, surfacing with a beautiful cloud scape.
twistednoodle
Its dinosaur poo! LOL I love the colours in this - the water and sky are just fabulous. Excellent postwork as usual. Love the pov - really shows off your piccy nicely. (great job with those clouds!!)
lior
Very nice terrain!
Buzzzzz
Excellent Work Mark but I must say: The Clouds are my favorite!
choronr
Yes, those clouds force a very nice perspective here; and, I love the colors you've chosen.
christianfly
That is a very cool work, the terrain is top!
wholehog
Killer terrain...love the 'muffin' rocks! Great sky too!
Dixiem47
You have done it again my friend this is just outstanding work.I love the terrain and POV. The sky work and surfaces are outstanding.
Thelby
Fabulous Work here Mark!!! :)
azrabella
Luvvery image my man. 'Tis a stunner for sure.
Fahrenheit451
Excellent!