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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (21)
Mondwin
Very suggestive and splendid picture...bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx
RGUS
What a cool comcept for a book or movie... the scene alone is enough to get any story writer motivated... EXCELLENT!
azrabella
Yep! Does it for me. 5
Petra-S
wonderful effect, light and colors!
artgum
Love the sky and effect!
DeathTwister
Dang your post PS3 editing is awesome, I cannot tell where one begins and the other leaves off, what a master you are at this, naw you don't need tgd2 at all /smiles.......Awesome awesome work my friend.
mamabobbijo
The light waves seem to be in resonance with the music! Amazing!
Chipka
This is amazing work. I love the vividness of it, and the way there are so many element that just draw the eye. Great work, indeed.
Tanglimara
Fantastic image with great lighting.
Maori
Most beautiful atmo and illumination!
Rich2
Magic, my friend - pure magic!
Patapon
Wow. Outstanding. This is great Markal's brand !
choronr
The visual aspects here invoke the suggestion of sound you can almost hear ...tis a beauty Mark!
Amethystwolf
Amazing work, so beautiful!
Savage_dragon
Love the description. Wonderful render! ")
fractalinda
Awe-inspiring atmosphere and mood.
Kosmicman
What a great work! Excellent and wonderful!
woz2002
This would make for a fantastic CD cover :)
9841007
That is just totally awesome!!!!
DukeNukem2005
Wow! This is a very beautiful picture!
efron_241
breathtaking.. Another image to just stare at.. I am going to get another glass of Orange Juice now and sit down... watch and just pretent I am there... WOW