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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (29)
devineydesignsllc
sweet!
artgum
A grand POV and atmosphere- excellent Mark!
Despo
Sympa Super POV
kanzler
Agree with artgum.
azrabella
Nice refreshing view, man. And a big thanks.
prutzworks
brilliant
marcoantonio
Beautiful as always, terrific colors and light!
Petra-S
Fantastic..landcaps, strata and brilliant atmo/light and mood!
Costaud
Great POV and the sky is awesome.
Kosmicman
wooooow, thats suuuuper!!!!
Ionel
Very nice picture!
shayhurs
Excellent job; Love the texturing!
webwings
Love the colour
hillrunner
Very beautiful render !
Raven78
Very beautiful work :)
Raaka-Arska
Perfect !!!!!!
Kattey
So lovely :)
kiki35
Great Work on Stratas and pov ! Love the tiny beach too !
Alex_NIKO
Nice atmo and terrain!
mamabobbijo
I love the way the water and the sky attemp to blend in. Don't notice we're here move along nothing to see. BJ
DIANE603
OMG!! This is amazing!! Best I have seen in a long time!!! BRAVO!!
shantay
Great atmo! Beautiful surface and vista!
Tiwiwine
Nice render.
TOPCAT
Great Image....Awesome POV.
9841007
I'm loving it!
superza
beautifull sky and colours! great render
ppetersen
Not only did you do a beautiful blue sky, but the surfacing here is exquisite Mark. Love the close up of the foreground. Beautiful...
DMoulton
Markal This is a wonderful work What outstanding detail
criss
Stunning!!!