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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (27)
DarkStormCrow
Excellent, very well done...
faroutsider
Outstanding! Yes, it is dark and saturated - but I love the style.
efron_241
nice with these rocks and moons a perfect Terragen work
carlx
Wonderful sci-fi vista!!!
mikeerson
I like giving you challenges... hows this... an underwater scene (Deep) With a planet crashing into the planet you're on... you're under the water watching this - Haven't seen an image like that... That should take some thought. by the way, this is another masterpiece to store in your gallery.
kasalin
Wow... another eyecatcher !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thecytron
Stunning vivid colors!
lumi
great mysic place!I like the textures in the foreground!
Savage_dragon
Beautiful! MIkeerson has never seen an underwater scene with a planet crashing into it? I guess he missed my last post. Lol! Just a simple one. I believe you could do so much more. I'd like to see it, too. ;) ***** ")
DeathTwister
Sweet sweet sweet
DAVER2112
Fantastic work!!! :)
Porthos
Spectacular!
scifibabe
I like this one! Beautiful colors and great reflections in the water. Lovely world.
Alex_NIKO
Very beautiful!
KatesFriend
Somewhat remenicent of a scene from the Myst series.
Maori
This is beautiful and so are all your compositions. PERFECT!!!!!
azrabella
It's you all right 5
artgum
A powerful and epic POV. Superb balance.
BenBischop
Wonderful.....!!
prutzworks
like the moon constellation
marcopolinski
wonderful!!!
capitanpescanova
Precious image
tetsu-pino
Awesome!! Very beautiful color and splendid composition!! Excellent work!!
Denisss
Je me demande si je ne vais pas revenir a la version 9.43 moi...
lyron
Excellent render!!
Rutra
Excellent mood you created here. Incredible place. Very good job!
blacq_nyght_vampyre
Your work is so amazing.