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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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.Â
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 (24)
Danny_G
Great mood, really nice
9841007
Awesome!
Savage_dragon
Gorgeous work, Mark. Love it! ")
choronr
Doing what you do best. And, if you feel like getting sidetracked, do like me a do something different - only to find you are lost. But, little by little, you're discovering new ventures. At first, you'll feel like a beginner. Give it time; suddenly you'll find you begin to please yourself. Then, you awake with a new focus.
bebopdlx
Amazing work !
masonspappy
This might not be as complex as some of your other works, but I think it's one that I like most!
EricofSD
Oh, that's one of the best TG renders I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing.
Amarillis
This is a really stunning scene. Really evokes a mood. I'd like to be standing right there. :)
teecee2107
Excellent landscape, calm and serene !
peedy
WOW, beautiful! Great terrain and surface. Lovely lighting! Corrie
odile
Beautiful ! :)
Mondwin
Amazing work my friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
tiff666
Stunning!
TheOwl68
I absolutely love the lighting in this image and also the subtle spectrum of the sky~ The crescent is gorgeous, a total visual stunner =) incredible scene!
claudia02
Schön !
X-PaX
Very cool scene Mark. Well done.
Teddibayer
I believe to be one of your very best renderings. Very dramatic, Thanks for sharing.
Rose
very drawn to the sky scene and wondered how you integrated that in until I read your description. It is very well done and it looks a little bit moody LOL!
fallen21
Stunning place & work!
starfire777
Excellent world and terrain!!!
ia-du-lin
wonderful terrain, atmo and lighting
wizardofnoz
XLT surfaces and grand sky!
MoppelundWilli
superb, for me one of ur best!
PaterNoah
Amazing work ! WOW !!