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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (28)
MagikUnicorn
GORGEOUS!!
KatesFriend
What strange and beautiful world.
Savage_dragon
Fabulous work. Love that fog & water! ")
Kattey
Thank you!
leoshades
Quite keen!
artgum
Beautiful blueness! Love the whole atmosphere.
choronr
A 'Rhapsody in Blue' ...a moody blue by you!
twistednoodle
Love this one - nice space!!
Domi48
yooo, pas mal!
Petra-S
super artwork and colors!
azrabella
Thanks for this. Destined to my favorites 'cause I love it.
DeathTwister
Wow is your V 09 work is so very good. I sure would like to see what you can do with tgd2 ??????????? yes yes I would. Come play in the challenges my friend? DT 10 plus for sure
Chipka
Oh, this is spectacular. It is definitely one of my 5-star favorites. To bad 5 is the highest rating available.
mamabobbijo
The lighting with the fog, the reflections on the water and the colour are so well combined. Stunning sky. A definite keeper!
Bleurelatif
I like that !
Maori
I love the fog !!!
fractalinda
An awesome celestial show! Love the overall atmo, and the water, light and POV are excellent. I like the blue.
Thelby
Lovely Blue Mood!!!
superza
cool view Markal!! Really cool!!
Edrielle_The_Nympha
is very beautiful.
emailandthings
love the water and the fog..
Tangaroa
awesome and awe-inspiring. Great work.
shantay
An incredible luminous fog and such excellent water settings!
saeltari
Beautiful water!
DIDIERM
A beautiful scene. A special mention for the water and the subtlety of the reflection on before plan. Bravo
Tiwiwine
A beautiful creation !
zhaanman
Mmmmm worms my heart what can I say I have a thing for blue!!!
Amethystwolf
Wow, amazing image!