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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (28)
2121
stunning work....wow !!!......
KatesFriend
Very stunning indeed.
Savage_dragon
Pretty, pretty! ")
Neuch3D
fantastic render!
TheBryster
This is one of those 'must see at full size' images....and well worth it too.
Danny_G
Excellent Mark
geirla
Very cool! Especially the eclipse.
0rest4wicked
Would have to say this one, wow!
shayhurs
Nice!
London224
Nice composition
peedy
Fantastic image and lighting. Love the terrain. Corrie
teecee2107
Brautiful ' The terrain is excellent and the atmo is great,too.
EricofSD
Great TG render.
odile
Fascinating light.
choronr
A vision of perfect balance and composition. Colors perfectly suit the scene. In all, this among a good number of your best.
Domi48
Splendid!
Coppens
Agree with Bob!
Birgushilda
WOW, excellent as usual
KnightWolverine
Both equally deserve recognition...as both are equally fantastic!
saphira1998
great
amapitodd
Excellent scene and artwork. Glad you got the Sun on the distant planet right. You might be surprised how many images I've seen where the artist places the Sun on the opposite side of the distant planet contradicting the Sun on the main planet. Strange choices.
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent!
X-PaX
Very cool scene Mark. Well done.
MoppelundWilli
atmosphere and pw is stunning as always, great work mark!
Rich2
Always good to have a fresh start - well done!
masonspappy
Great Render!
Naoo
realy excellent
claudia02
Gut gemacht.