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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (53)
tiff666
Awesome!!!
restif
Pretty Amazing!!!
lyron
Fantastic work!!
Diana-143
Nice work. Love the depth and bold color.
Naoo
Realy strange and wonderful! I like it!!!
Savage_dragon
Cool orbit. Super planet scape! ")
Petra-S
wunderbares Bild, super Gestaltung
Seaview123
Very sharp looking planet scape! An imaginative setting, well done!
BenBischop
Just WAUW....!!
grafikeer
Wow,this one pops with it's high contrast!Excellent terrains and textures,and super lighting...very well done!
artgum
Some of the best terrain/surfacing I've ever seen- you've really created something here that goes beyond ordinary TG. The planet and orbital object are quite perfect. I think it's one of your best.
amapitodd
Great artwork.
armoric56
great landscape!
geirla
Very nice! I like the clear water and the rocket trail
DarkStormCrow
Excellent!
3x3
cool and creative work!
stier
Great work,well done!
KatesFriend
That is so vibrant and stunning.
choronr
Lighting is king here followed by your composition ...you are ready for TG2!
Chaosphoto
simply fabulous !!!
kasalin
Beautiful offset and mood ... outstanding postwork .... really fabulous !!
RocksLady
Woooooooooooow das schaut ja Richtig echt aus 5++++++++
TallPockets
SO good! My BEST to you and yours!
neo_primal
very cool one
capitanpescanova
Fantastic artwork!
bloodnok
Faab imaage. Love the terrain stepping down to the water
azrabella
Good as it gets.
Alex_NIKO
Fantastic scene and landscape
NefariousDrO
Ooh, I really like this one. One of your best, I think.
DeathTwister
WOw dam your good /smiles. easy 10 4 sure.