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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (39)
gerberc
Impressive terrain and beautiful strata! The caravan is a nice touch and adds a good sense of scale!
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous TERRAGEN Mark!!!! Happy Holidays
Roboman28
Spectacular scene.
bloodnok
Dramatic and striking image
efferre
Fantastic atmosphere in this awesome composition!
Kaartijer
Awesome scene, beautifully done!
LivingPixels
Awesome scene very creative and well rendered!!!
choronr
A towering beauty; love the colors here!
X-PaX
Yeah. This one looks very cool. Great terrain, surface and postwork. Well done.
Savage_dragon
I love these kind of renders. Awesome, Mark! ")
RGUS Online Now!
Man.. you get such fantastic colours in your images.. this is no exception!
Porthos
Spectacular scene!
lyron
Awesome scene!!
CATMANDO
Great surfaces, atmo and strata......I like the camel caravan.
pclavett
Very nice Mark !!! Still coming up with good renders from the "old" Terragen ! Beautiful work as always ! Happy Holidays ! Take Care !
aguirre
Really beautiful TG work.
efron_241
cool work with these animals superb
Maori
This is sooooo COOL!!! Into my favs. it goes!! Kudos!
faroutsider
Outstanding image, Mark! The camels add a different touch for you - I like it!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent!
WeeLaddie
The three wise men, maybe. Wonderfully (in)spired terrain, and the sky colour compliments the sand beautifully. A keeper.
BenBischop
Awesome View.....!!
mikeerson
love the addition to camels.... 3 wise men????
azrabella
Well, that one fooled me. Really cool and different work from you. I'm sure you'll surprise me next time too.
artgum
Superb in every aspect.
shingleboot
Awesome image, excellent work
asetix
Interesting terrain and texturing!!
bkhook
The Caravan puts it all in perspective.. Beautiful Scene...
lumi
excellent color composition!
kasalin
Love the colours of the surface and the strata !!!