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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (27)
Blitzz-Licht
....looks very good
carlx
Very nice, mystic view!!!
doneydonydone
i knew this was yours when i saw it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is deadly work with T2 mark and i absolutely love the colours and the low clouds!!!!! a fave amongst all faves!!
Naoo
Excellent mood!!! Beautiful clouds!!!
superza
very nice clouds and the end of terrain issue disappear with tgd! cool depth!
kanzler
Excellent clouds and pov.Great space terrain!
Tiwiwine
Original landscape, superb render. I like this kind of view...
Foxfire66
Really Great work with the clouds! The colors and blending are awsome!
Petra-S
Fantastic clouds, light and mood!Happy New Year!
hillrunner
Your terrain works well with tg2 :-)
Kattey
Awesome!
artgum
Excellent render!
Kosmicman
Wonderfull and excellent!
Fahrenheit451
EXCELLENT!
Maori
Awesome and beautiful work, my friend!!!!
ppetersen
This is your classic sci fi Mark. The pov and how the terrain peeps through the clouds give it an 'otherworldly' look. Excellent work on the surfacing and the sky!!!!!
choronr
Gasp! The bottles of wine are being chilled for the celebration; and, you didn't invite me! Mark, you've certainly got a handle on this TG2 quickly. A striking picture for sure!
shantay
Excellent aerial view and clouds!
9841007
Love the clouds!!!
voske
Mysterious landscape!!!fantastic work!!!
mamabobbijo
This whole misty scene adds such Mystery to an already out of this world place! thanks BJ
twistednoodle
Yep I'll be round for a drink as well! Marvellous!!
stbc
Very cool Mark! And all this trepidation for nothing!
X-PaX
Very cool terrain and a great render. Beautiful colors.
lior
So impressiv atmo!
cole4965
Wow!!! This is brilliant!!!
emailandthings
now ... those clouds are super cool!!! nice poster too :)