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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (29)
choronr
This is amazing. You have tapped into the endless possibilities of using these wonderful programs. Keep these exciting images coming. BTW; you never told me you were related to 'marKonan the Barbarian'.
Domi48
Bravo!
pawpaw52
I love the blues in this one - another Masterpiece!
Darthmagus
Great landforms!
sanosoke
Stunning render!
lior
You've poured your heart into this picture,surely! Have a nice day,Mark, Lior
jrsaldana
amazing terr work....excellent
prutzworks
vibrant blues
9841007
Ooooooooo another one, I'm soooo in love with this render too!!! Woooow I can't help it I just love the color blue, and you use it so well! Blue is such a magical color that just adds a whimsical, and dreamy feel to a image...for me anyway. LOL So the blue over tone to your pic are right at home, since all of your pics are so dream and fanciful anyway. Looks like I got me another fav!!!!!
artgum
I especially like the surface texture beneath the water. Excellent choice of color!
sandpiper6
Another great terrain and POV, and fantasy landscape. This turquoise color really set it off prefectly!
Ionel
Interesting and very well done!
Maori
Brilliant work!
Kosmicman
Great!!!
WeeLaddie
Excellent columned terrain; love the overall blueness, and the underwater surfacing.
Rich2
Answers my question: "How does he do that???" Expander filter, hm? One I haven't tried yet, imagine that. Oh, and by the way - great POV, surfaces & lighting!
IQ200
Fantastic landscape!
cederleth
Wow! What an image! I Love it!
kanzler
Excellent over-and underwater work!Very beautiful terrain, surfaces and colors!
fractalinda
Way cool terrain and water and an awesome surface. Excellent!
Fahrenheit451
Masterpiece!
shantay
Awesome pic, five stars and more! Add image.
mamabobbijo
Cool place. Love the blue. Thanks for sharing. BJ
Thelby
Marvelous Stuff!!!
doneydonydone
i havent tried this expander ' circle ' filter yet -- looks like it does a great job of the Ashkelon terrain!! amazing colour/lighting and surfaces!! that water and underwater surfaces are stunning
ppetersen
Love this one Mark, a 'planet' feel to it, yet also western. Beautiful deep blues throughout in the atmosphere and reflections. Excellent surfacing.
stbc
More of this excellent terrain. Love this work, Mark. Masterful.
superza
Beautifull image! Exc one!
TallPockets
Gorgeous work!! (Just got caught up on ALL your recent uploads). Excellent!!