I did this drawing for National Geographic, for a little article about a koi fish named Hanako that was reportedly over 200 years old. Now that I look at it, he sort of looks like Mordechai Richler. The drawing is small, but I'm super excited about it anyway. Oh, and don't tell anyone, but I've got another drawing in an upcoming issue that's going to be LARGE.
Hanoko even shows up in the table of contents! Check it out:
Read all about Hanako the Koi fish.
Small but nice. Can't wait for the bigger version.
Posted by: Mars Dorian | November 07, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I love it! The wise old Koi. I bet he has some stories to tell!
Posted by: Geoff Muskett | November 07, 2011 at 02:25 PM
Very nice, Marc. I love it!
Posted by: Markbhill | November 07, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Awesome!
Posted by: twitter.com/ninotchkab | November 07, 2011 at 08:01 PM
Thanks folks! I'd love to have a chat with that old Koi. And let me tell you, I did not expect National Geographic to call. I was very much surprised and honoured, and happy they asked me to do another one.
Posted by: Marc Johns | November 07, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Hey, I saw that picture! Thought the design looked familiar. Good job!
Posted by: Suey | November 17, 2011 at 05:25 AM
I'm happy you have a possibility to "show off" at National geographic. Good luck, Marc.
Posted by: Gregory | December 06, 2011 at 06:33 AM