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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (41)
everlast12
OH-MY-GOD !!!!
Wolf_King
Excellent image, love the lighting.....
aquablue
Absolutely fantastic light !!!
irakika
Very beautiful terragen work!
FUNJOKER
very cooool;)*****.concept and color.
pashiel
VERY NICE!!! This set the mood for me. Time well spent, you got my vote if, I could!
tumasch
This expresses so much! Very interesting piece!!
WeeLaddie
Wonderful composition, Mark. Post sky beautifully integrated with lighting on terrain. And the latter is a winner on its own.
Margenal
Strong and beautiful landscape, wow!
Petra-S
Wonderful scene, ganz fantastic sky..genial image!
artgum
Excellent image Mark- the lighting is super.
Orestes
Nice one Mark!
Rich2
I'm awestruck once again...! So when is Dreamworks gonna hire you?
kanzler
Superb render and wonderful pw!
h00nta
Knowing how difficult it is to achieve convincing vertical surfaces in TG 0.9 this is stunning. Your integration of other elements is straight out of the top drawer too. Congrats on a fantastic image. :)
Tiwiwine
Great fantasy scene !
KatesFriend
Way cool.
doneydonydone
stunning work - very crisp/sharp and bright!!!!
yeohann
Man this is awesome, the sense of scale is enormous.
shayhurs
Rocks! Awesome job indeed!
Fahrenheit451
FABULOUS!
mamabobbijo
It really appears that a star has exploded! So cool in large size. BJ
fractalinda
Super cool terrain, awesome view, superb light..and I love the sky and water! Excellent+
Thelby
Magical and Mystical Place, Lovely Sky!!!
Raven78
Very mystical, excellent atmo!
shantay
Beautiful and spectacular!
azrabella
Cor blimey ...
MaydaMason
a tg masterpiece!
Bleurelatif
Great !!!
Alex_NIKO
Superb!