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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (37)
1971s
I love this world! Great job!
shayhurs
Very cool; LOVE the clouds
amapitodd
Sweet.
odile
Beautiful. I just love this!
Alex_NIKO
Beautiful sight!
KnightWolverine
Outstanding Scene/Landscape!.... Man......What A View!!!!
ragouc
GREAT....
steffenclaus
Very nice work!!!
Naoo
Cool and wonderful!
kits
Excellent work
VEDES
AMAZING CREATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
ia-du-lin
great scenery, perfect atmo and clouds
TallPockets
BRILLIANTLY done!!
rocserum
fantastic! RS
pit224
Stunning sci-fi scene! Excellent details! Very well done! 10+:)
masonspappy
This is !excellent! work
SIGMAWORLD
Wonderful scene! Well done!
choronr
The atmospherics, clouds and lighting are top notch. I think the mountain tops are a bit sharp compared to all else.
geirla
Fantastic sky!
grafikeer
Wow...this has to rank as one of your best to date...the atmo in this is fantastic,as is the lighting and overall mood...a fave!
peedy
Fantastic! Gorgeous sky and lighting. Corrie
jclP
Great job!
0rest4wicked
Amazing atmosphere!
Danny_G
Nice render mark, epic Sci-Fi
starfire777
Excellent world and POV!!!
corleonis
Fantastic sky you got there! I'm really liking this one Mark! Have to agree with Grafikeer, definitely one of your best IMO
Hendesse
Fascinating composition. Fantastic sky, light and mood. Excellent work!!
Badsue
Amazing sky and clouds! I love the overall mood and lighting in this one. Absolutely gorgeous!
X-PaX
Excellent work Mark.
artgum
A superb, classic sky.