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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (73)
doneydonydone
excellent! - def looks like an ancient culture - markalan culture! lighting on this one is a lot more subtle and it looks amazing! cool idea for vertical texture and the roof textures look like they are bigger than 200 bitmaps! vote !
herbstliebe
a wonderful terrain!! wow!
Rich2
Looks like some high-tech Anazazi city - um, all I can say is this is one outstanding endeavor! Looking forward to our teamwork!
superza
Wonderfull! IMHO your best work!
aarontyler
Wow... This is great overlay work... One of your best to date IMO.... Vote!
Martchi
Agree with Olivier ,excellent ,Bravo!
stbc
I, too, agree with hillrunner. Very original work, all elements contribute to a marvellous effect. Cheers, Mark for this gem!
Micter
Waouw. Just waow..
Kosmicman
What a supergreat Work!! Inka's are greeting
Buzzzzz
OMG!!! You have jumped to another level! Brillant Work Mark!! Gets a Huzzzzzah for Sure!
jtag
This one is really Outstanding! Great WM Terrain! Superb imaginary vision!
JPSoft
(Splendid) ... Agree with Buzzzzz.
Ionel
Fantastic terrain and surface work! V
kenmo
Oustanding....
ppetersen
Stunning Mark... and not much else to say, I'm blown away on this one.
Dixiem47
Wonderful Mark I like this one very much.You have put a lot of work into this and it shows
utak3r
Great idea and fantastic execution - superb scene! :) V
CarmenST
Wow .. thats artwork. Bow!!! :)
webwings
Very interesting
HorseLips
Fantastic terrain and good sandy surface!
Dotthy
outstanding in all details Mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tangled-Universe
Wow, this is awesome! Very creative, excellent execution! v
sanosoke
just perfect! Your best work
IQ200
Awesome image! Excellent artwork!
terrageneric
Wooooooow I just discovered that city... This is just one of most wonderfull works I have seen in the RERO stuff. Cuts my breath :) Bravo!
blonderella
I too have to agree with Buzzzzz...the creativity of this creation is definitely a whole new level...brilliant and magnaificent!
inkydigit
a markalien masterpiece...what a neat idea...very cool terrain with perfect overlays...spot on!!!(can we download the terrain anywhere?)
Armands
Very impressive texturing! But without this fantastic atmosphere settings it will be not so good.. excellent work overall!
superior
I'm agree with Hillrunner... for sure, your best work !!! Totally perfect composition ;)
joshus_hund
Really reMarkalable!! Fantastic terrain, very effective texturing and all together breathtaking work!