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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (39)
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous Terragen :)
NefariousDrO
I love the terrain, and the sky, I'm not sure if I can help you with the clouds-thing, but I'd be interested in making a starscape for you if you'd be able to use it... Really cool piece, I like the mysterious quality your landscapes often have.
EaglesDarlin
Oh my.....this is wonderful looking
KatesFriend
A very nice setting this one. More inviting and homelike.
rbowen
Very nice work!
ia-du-lin
great scenery, wonderful landscape and sky
peedy
Fantastic image! Gorgeous terrain! Corrie
odile
Great landscape! Well done!
0rest4wicked
Outstanding!!!
Domi48
Superb!
Badsue
Whoa....wonderful as always, Mark! I love the special "not from this world" look in all your renders. Great terrain, atmo and lighting! As for your question - please check your site mail. :-)
Naoo
Very good! Wonderful mood!
efron_241
perhaps Titan in the future.. 3.000.0000 years from now.. when the sun is heating up
masonspappy
love the other-wordly aspect of this
Mondwin
Fantastic piece my friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
SIGMAWORLD
Very nice scene!
Danny_G
Excellent image
stick
Wonderful scene!
KnightWolverine
This just simply Rocks!!..no pun...Excellent Sci-Fi-/Landscape!...The skyline is fantastic! -=Will=-
Thelby
Actually Mark, the clouds in this fit very well. They add that 'Other World' feel to it. Nice Work!!!
X-PaX
Very nice work Mark.
egehlin
This is a beautiful and stunning image...fantastic details and color...the sky is perfect (the clouds work in this scene, don't change them)!!! BRAVO!!!
blonderella
gorgeous landscape Mark! my suggestion? keep 'em coming! ;) ps: how it TG2 working these days? we haven't messed with it since the beginning, are all the bugs worked out?
Drakeneye
Fantastic Image Cosmic beauty, Bravo Markal
shayhurs
Nice!
kasalin
Wonderful isle...... fabulous work
claudia02
Klasse Bild und Terrain.
scifibabe
Fabulous lake and landscaping. Really amazing stars/sky. Wonderful planet too. A really great scifi pic.
artgum
Nice work with the rocks and water. I almost expect to see some prehistoric / alien creatures taking a drink at the shoreline. A very cool place!
LindaMcC
A very cool world and a beautiful piece of Terragen art, Mark. Awesome and excellent work!