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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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)
JaneEden
Well I find this interesting, and you are very talented at creating such a splendid scene. Excellent work - hugs Jane xx
gr8lykr
great atmosphere
nosawayne
Awesome!
Savage_dragon
Careful, that 'acid style' can be contagious. ;) This is really cool, Mark. I can see huge statues in those rocks. Awesome surface & atmo! & I hope you continue the series. ")
thevolunteer
All I can say is, you caught my attention while I was checking out the new postings. It almost makes me want to live there. Great colors and textures. Fantastic design too. Well, I think it is worth continuing. Great job. Aloha
DanB-Creations
Very beautiful work!
artgum
Without a doubt, the lighting makes it. Love the haze and shadows the planets are dancing in.
Kattey
I like the light road :)
janedj
Fantastic image and atmosphere!!!Hugs Jane
bakapo
wow, this is great! I love the light and shadows and the atmosphere. the large planet is really interesting, I like it!
flaviok
Belissima obra, aplausos (5)
OrphanedSoul
Supurb image!
choronr
As with the others, this world has a uniqueness of its own; and, it is well done! However, I'm waiting to see Rigel I as a world filled with life; grass; trees; water; clouds; and, all produced with TG2!
greywolfe1960
Sweet work!
shayhurs
Excellent work as always!
calico1
Very nice job.
Foxfire66
More than Awsome. This, to me, is one of your finest Images man. The Texturing, the lighting, and the INCREDIBLE Atmospheric background. STUNNING!!. Faved this puppy even before I commented. Magnificant work sir.
Patapon
Excellent soil. Belissima obra, aplausos ;-)
barticus
Glorious to behold!
DukeNukem2005
Surprising artwork! Very beautiful style! Excellent and remarkable! Pretty cool!
shantay
Great terrain, perfect overlay...the atmo is masterfully done, as always.
gerberc
Awesome SciFi landscape! Very well done!!
azrabella
Keep on truckin'...
Tiwiwine
A superb sci-fi work.
X-PaX
Very cool terrain and your surface work is excellent. Well done. Am I right that you are also looking forward for the new World Machine version?
Costaud
A great sci-fi scene, excellent work.
TallPockets
BEAUTIFULLY done!! T.P.
heller_berlin
Fantastic atmosphere and image!! Excellent sci-fi landscape!!!
Petra-S
wonderful sky, light and artwork!
Bleurelatif
Excellent as usual with your pics !