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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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)
alessimarco
Outstanding spacescape! Beautiful work!!!
NefariousDrO
Fantastic stuff, I especially love the sky.
shayhurs
Excellent!
geirla
very nice sky!
Naoo
Amazing!
mikeerson
atmosphere of this was is awesome
phfrancke
great texture and lighting and especially mood.
prutzworks
great work
scifibabe
Way cool scifi planet. Love the starry sky and your lighting. Great landscaping too.
choronr
Well done Mark. Composition is perfect as is the light and colors. Did you get my e-mail?
jmb007
belle image!!
masonspappy
Just right for a sci-fi theme
owendal
This work reminds me of Mars. The ground detail and a dust storm thur the sun look. Very nice.
LindaMcC
Awesome sky and mood! Great color intensity. Cool surface!
KatesFriend
Awe inspiring vista.
peedy
Gorgeous sky and lighting. Corrie
Danny_G
Excellent image Mark
Dotthy
wonderful landscape, love the warm light!!!!!!!!!!!!
X-PaX
Nice work Mark.
artgum
One very hot looking place! Very nice atmospherics.
DreamersWish
It looks like a hot planet to me. Fabulous render and atmosphere!
Kattey
Burning brightly color :) Thank you, it is a very nice image.
starfire777
Fantastic world!!!
corleonis
Excellent atmosphere!! Doesn't look very comfortable tho, don't think i'd want to visit ;)
Drakeneye
Star Fury! Good job.
0rest4wicked
Brilliant!!!!!!!
Kosmicman
Thats a very great work, excellent done!