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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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)
lyron
Excellent work!!
mikeerson
SUPER IMAGE AGAIN... thanks for the link.... YOU HAVE BEEN FAVORITIZED!!!
pops
This is fantastic
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent work.
corleonis
Very cool! - literally :D
shayhurs
Very nice. I really like the desolation!
SerenityBlue
Fantastic!!!
BenBischop
grisp are the Colors.....Great Art....!!
pclavett
Love the light on this one Mark ! Fantastic scenery as usual !
E.Houser
Incredible landscape!
Kattey
Dreaming land which knows no sorrow...
rikomortis
STUNNING WORLD
artgum
Very cool terrain Mark!
geoegress
very nice :)
scifibabe
Another fabulous picture. Wonderful moon and great terrain. Really cool scifi!
DreamersWish
Fantastic looking terrain and water! I love the addition of the planet too. Well done!
Chaosphoto
Wow, I believe !! :)
faroutsider
Certainly looks cold and uninhabitable... Excellent render, my friend.
Danny_G
Amazing work
bloodnok
Great image - makes me happy that I'm here in sunny,sunny France
thecytron
Awesome!
Savage_dragon
N'ice' stuff, Mark! ")
ppetersen
I see what you mean about the clouds covering the planets. Now I think I got it Mark, as always you show the way :) Excellent planet, love the continuity of color here. It blends beautifully. Excellent terrain too!!!! You know I'm itching for a go at it. LOL...
prutzworks
like the high pov
Sergiuf57
Amazing!
SouthBeachPhoto
Your work never ceases to amaze me.
kasalin
Fabulous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!