Show and Tell (Starring Marc Fishman)

OK, class. This is an experiment that harkens back to second grade. I simply LOVED Show and Tell in Ms. Mullin’s second grade class at Audubon Elementary School in Orlando, Florida. Truth be told I loved Show and Tell in every grade, until Jonathon Sutton brought in a National Geographic magazine to show the class a story on African tribal life and tell of his affinity for brown nipples and nose piercings. Thus ended Show and Tell forever.

But now it’s back! And even better since it’s my stage and I get to decide what to Show and what to Tell. *Insert evil mad scientist laughter here.* Hand puppets, strangely shaped vegetables and origami are among my favorite topics. But for now, I’ll attempt to stick with the goings-on of the artists and friends of Duirwaigh. Just know the sock puppet can come out at any time…

MARC FISHMAN

Many of you have written in about Marc’s work over the past two years, so I thought I'd begin our red curtain event with him. Though he is a mild mannered man and likes to keep a low profile, Marc’s work continues to be published, exhibited and nominated for awards around the world. (Did you know he won Chesley in 1998 for 'Salvation' and again in 2005 for 'Water Nymph'?)

A little known secret: The makers of “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” hired Marc early on in the creative process of the film to develop character and set design conceptual art. Check the Narnia film credits next time you watch your DVD and there it is! Marc’s name in lights! These are a few of the paintings created for the film. And ANOTHER juicy tidbit! The painting to the left featuring Asland now hangs in the home of "Song of Fire and Ice" author George R. R. Martin. Being a huge fan of both men and their talents, this delights me to no end. (George bought the painting for his lovely lady in our Endicott Studio benefit auction!)

Marc’s current project is...(drum roll please!) a picture book of Perseus with writer Marianna Mayer. In fact, his last Chesely nomination is for an original painting from that book project. The book is about three months away from completion and should be on the market in 2007/2008. I promise to feature it here when it launches, as Marc has promised us exclusive signed copies. (I've seen sneak peeks at the art. Although we're not legally allowed to show them, trust me, this is going to be one scrumptious book!)

Much to the glee of many collectors, Marc also works on commissions. Some of the paintings I cherish most by Marc have been commissioned by private collectors. He has a knack for capturing light, mood and emotion. Some of his most recent commissions have centered around romantic themes in a Pre Raphaelite style. I leave you with these images --may they bless, inspire and bring more magic to your life, as Marc does to mine.

Comments

[Claire Blanchard]

I wish to say thank you for the wonderful movie "Knock at the Duir"it is one of my favourite and most uplifting short i have ever seen:)

Everytime i feel a little low or just unsure about certain things in my life i go and watch it:)i have it saved in my favourite ,hahahah but i am planing on buying it and i have shared it with just about everyone i know:)

Thank you for such wonderful work by the artis and by the person who decided to make this short:)

Thanks again from Canada:)