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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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.Â
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 (25)
Danny_G
Great image Mark, IMHO very well done !
mgtcs
Excellent image, amazing work!
choronr
The experiences you're gaining here are building your knowledge base such that in the near future, you'll be one of the top TG2 artists using this software. We're all watching and applauding what you have done ...good one Marko!
LindaMcC
Amen to what Bob wrote. I love the bit of fantasy feel you've created in this and your previous render. Wonderful floral/foilage variety. Cool rocks and superb bit of water. Love the trees and the light-shadow play. Nice sense of scale. Enchanting and excellent work.
mmax.ch
This is VERY good work. The scenery is very realistic. Excellent work.
Petra-S
wonderful! super light/shadow
HDS-Shah
Nice work
Savage_dragon
This is great, nice n' good. But I miss the old Markal style.
shingleboot
Wonderful scene, very nice image
artgum
Wonderful scene Mark!
JPSoft
Congratulations!!! This is (Splendid)³ ... Thanks!
lumi
excellent!5+++
SIGMAWORLD
Very nice landscape scene!
faroutsider
Fantastic TG work, Mark. I must admit, it was quite a surprise (in a good way) to see vegetation in your scene - I look forward to seeing where you go from here.
scifibabe
Fabulous scene - very different for you but way cool. Love what you've done here. You so good at using this software.
azrabella
As they used to say... "Far-out, man". This is very good work and you've climbed a huge mountain in such a short time. I'm watching you with keen interest, Mark - though why so few comments? I'll give it 5, as a famous British pop panelist once said. Oh, and mega thanks for your support.
DreamersWish
Such a majestic looking place! Lovely work!
fuzzoom
Beautiful forest scene. I especially like the stream.
stbc
Holy Mackeral!! Amazing!
clemens-k
beautiful! I would love to take a walk there
kasalin
An idyll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NefariousDrO
Another beautiful scene. I never knew Terragen could do things like this, it's incredible! I agree with the others, you're becoming a real master of this program! I'm in awe.
Rutra
Love it.
KiDAcE
You know I wonder something. How long iS the render time on something so seemingly complex as this? Beauty of a render....
ISSE
Beautiful done