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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (37)
artgum
Fantastic Mark- I love it.
fractalinda
Super cool terrain and POV, awesome atmosphere, alienesque mood..and superb murky water. An excellent piece of artwork!
phobos70
Fantastic render!
Star4mation
A magnificent image!!!!
Micter
Excellent render ! Terrain is really well done, and water/surface/atmo are extras ! The all composition is excellent !
me109
Now this is really cool piece of terragen art! The surface, light,water and depth...
carlx
Great idea!!! Perfect render!
Darthmagus
Excellent water and lighting! Great landforms also!
Morgana61
Bellissima vista dall'alto su un terreno splendido!!
blonderella
what a great terrain! I love the pov and atmo...I'm sure any second now Gollum's head will pop out from behind one of the columns!
X-PaX
Very cool terrain. I like the water. It looks beautiful. I'm missing Gollum ;)
Terreinconnue
Original terrain and image !!!
fredric_lpn
very original, i like!
Kosmicman
fantastic!!!
Foxfire66
What a cool Terrain!!! That water is magnificant! As the atmo and surfacing. Outstanding render!!!!!
stbc
Amazing terrain and perfectly done. Reminds me of Rich's Rocks and Blocks terrain from way back. REally excellent!
kanzler
Cool title for a cool render!Very interesting and beautiful terrain! The mysterious atmo and the great water makes it perfect!
sandpiper6
Very imaginative and wonderful execution!
thecytron
Very impressive!
voske
WOW!!!!Fantastic terrain,atmosphere....Magnificent picture!!
Thelby
If people don't care, then why so many comments??? I care enough to say you could just IM me those settings and be done with!?!?! Nice colors and Exceptional terrain building!!!
1402dandoy
Very original terrain, wonderful lighting and atmo, superb surfacing, great POV and render: WOW! A favourite!
WeeLaddie
Wonderful pov and lighting on a most excellent terrain.
JPSoft
The mood is very interesting. I love it. Thanks!
Tiwiwine
Probably some Voronoi and/or expander module use ? Nicely done, original creation.
twistednoodle
Looks like sushi! Love the colours in this - the water is fabulous!
ppetersen
Wonderful surfaces again Mark. The light pouring into the pool is beautiful...
pawpaw52
This just blows me away! Excellent render!
mamabobbijo
Cool! Nice reflections. Thanks for sharing. BJ
gradient
awesome terrain....really xlt water and esp the lighting...top notch work!