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 I use an outdated Dell Pentium 4, 1.4GHZ, running Windows XP.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 (34)
Naoo
Just beautiful!
shayhurs
Nice!
PaisleyRose
Outstanding!!
ladylake
Very pretty. Especially like the way you have done the sky.
rocserum
fantastic! RS
artgum
Outstanding!
Danny_G
Very Nice Mark
NefariousDrO
This is really lovely, especially the silhouetted plant life and that magnificent tree.
masonspappy
You'd think that there would be more silhouette vista's like this. But they seem pretty rare. Very nicely done!!
ialora
Wow! I love this one! Great job of still showing lots of detail in a night scene.
alessimarco
~Very beautiful!~
peedy
Beautiful scene! Love the sky! Corrie
odile
Excellent. Great color effects!
Savage_dragon
Oh, I like this one, Mark. Solitary. Like my home. Nice! ")
KnightWolverine
Outstanding Scene!
choronr
I really like this one Mark ...more please! The atmosphere, light and the feel of sanctuary.
corleonis
This is awesome Mark! nicely done!
Badsue
Oh woooooooooooow!!! This is so beautiful, Mark! I love the atmo with this big sun. Great!
jclP
Very Nice
claudia02
Sehr schön !
DreamersWish
A most breathtaking view! Well done!
KatesFriend
Very nice.
Illusionator
Great composition and color!
starfire777
Excellent scene!!!
X-PaX
Excellent work Mark. Well done.
SIGMAWORLD
Beautiful!
Rich2
Dang - Mark's getting all real on us all of sudden..what up with that? Seriously, a simple composition that is outstanding - nicely done!
ia-du-lin
great atmo and sky, very impressive image
0rest4wicked
Excellent silhouette!
ppetersen
"The last lonely tree" at the end of the world... awesome work Mark, thought I'd peek in and see where everyone's at with tg... good job has your 'stamp' on it.