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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (31)
NefariousDrO
wow, I can't believe you did this in Terragen, you're a genuine wizard!
Danny_G
Damn Mark, Awesome light
Savage_dragon
Wow...
Kattey
Thank you
ArtistKimberly
Marvelous,
blankfrancine
An amazing Terragen render.
eekdog Online Now!
very creative job. 10+
grafikeer
This is amazing,I thought it was a photo when I saw the thumbnail...excellent clouds and sky,and a very believable realism to the setting!
shayhurs
Excellent work as always.
Chaosphoto
great work on this image and you are so right about too little time, i feel that every day
ladylake
The atmosphere in this is awesome.
bebopdlx
Outstanding.
peedy
Awesome! Fantastic lighting. I thought it was a photo, too! Corrie
VEDES
Fantastic place!!!!
choronr
This is a pleasure to view Mark. Collectively, all the elements you've put together are in an ideal place ...this is a gooder plus!
shingleboot
Very pretty
AnneCHPostma
Very nice, I like the foliage, trees and colors!
CornFlake1
Looks like a painting, I'd quite happily have that on my wall, good work.
Mondwin
Magnificent piece my friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
Naoo
X-PaX
Outstanding work Mark.
starfire777
Fantastic scene!!!
ratfugel
Once again the bar has been raised! This is just brilliant work. rat.
GrandmaT
Beautiful scene!
prutzworks
nice scene
ia-du-lin
fantastic scenery, excellent Terragen work!!
Domi48
Splendid!
TerraCr8tor
This is'nt possible!!!, WOW markal you have reached another giant level, respect. 5+++++++
Thelby
Very Different from you, Mark! But, Very Well put together!! Everything flows Very Natural and the tones are are very Pleasing!!!
Cyve
Marvelous creation and great landscape !