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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (42)
DAVER2112
WONDERFUL WORK!! :)
KoldFusion
I like this.
Risus
Gorgeous!
Savage_dragon
This is gorgeous! For some reason it reminds me of my Rottweiler snoring, though. Awesome, Mark! ")
smiles95
Hey, I like this one :).
X-PaX
Very cool. The "Bali" terrain looks very nice and the surface is excellent. I also like the water. Well done.
lyron
Great work!!
BenBischop
A very Relexed Image, I Luv it....!!
tennesseecowgirl
Very nice~~
Kaartijer
Excellent work, great view!
M2A
Superb TERRAGEN artwork. I really enjoy your colors render with this kind of darkness. Good job my friend.
SIGMAWORLD
Very nice work!
bloodnok
Excellent treatment of shy and water
DeathTwister
WOw
Maori
My kind of scene!!!! Ahhh.. WATER!!!! Beautiful!!!!
amapitodd
Excellent!!
kasalin
Wow.... something totally different from that what you used to show !!! A masterpiece... give us more of these sceneries !!!
WeeLaddie
I love the dreaminess of this render. Excellent surfacing on the island. Yes, I could easily step into this scene and float away into oblivion on those languid waters.
stier
Great work,great pov!!
artgum
Beautiful harmony!
Geophree
Most excellent!
NefariousDrO
Ooh, I really like this one! Love that luminous water.
asetix
Super smooth water!! Not sure about the bright green, and the highlight in the lower left corner keeps drawing my eye away from the island.
choronr
In all, this is outstanding. I especially like the roughness of the terrain.
Alex_NIKO
Excellent work!
faroutsider
Stunning work, Mark. Your water is particularly good!
neo_primal
a beauty.
raven916
Excellent work
ppetersen
Mark, that water is a delight. Love that ripple, nice look, the sky, and terrain are superb. But you know I always love the skies you do, lol. Beautiful and a departure from your usual, love this feeling and look.
Howlsatmoon
sweet!