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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (35)
brycek
Beautiful..lovely work!!
Thandaluz
Hi Markal. As always one more beautiful work. Water incomparable, big atmosphere.
Petra-S
wonderful sky, light and fantastic Reflection in the water,,super image!
teza77
WOW !!!!!! love this image. i can feel a fresh chill in the air and almost project myself there. this is GREAT. keep them coming. teza77/dwayne
Osipenkov
Superb!!!!!! It's my favorite!
leoshades
Quite keen!
dhama
Beautiful.
azrabella
You do these so well... already waiting for the next render. *****
Kattey
silently grateful for the picture
aquablue
Superb !!!
mamabobbijo
Stunning sky! Amazing, so much light in the stars they are reflected in the water! Definitely on my places to go after here list!
artgum
Amazing sky- I like the reflections on the water surface and attention to detail.
Despo
Superb!!!!!!
PapaSkip
Awesome!
DIANE603
Fabulous creation!!
Savage_dragon
Spectacular work! ")
KatesFriend
So very realistic!
bkhook
Very nice.. though.. I do not see your high quality here..perhaps it is the upload size limit..
Rich2
I await your every posting with bated breath - either that or I've been into the cat food again... Keep it up and enjoy!
jccj56
Awesome Image!! Excellent Job!!!!!
choronr
Perfect in all aspects!
gerberc
Superb space art!!
jemni
Ashkelon strikes again! I love it. Beautiful reflection of the sky scene in the water. When are you going to take Ashkelon on to Terragen 2? I can't wait to see what you could do with the new version.
Kosmicman
Superexcellent and absolutly wonderful!!!!
fractalinda
Fantasmic! Magical, beautiful and awe-inspiring.
kanzler
Love it!!!!
stbc
Sparkling classic work, Mark. Bravo.
Mousson
Fantastique paysage! Vraiment impressionant!
emailandthings
not bad ;-)
superza
Very cool like a lot the water and the nebula reflections adds!