Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The Three Muses Challenge - A Tale of Two Fishies

This is a true story.  Day after day, Frogmorton F. Fishwrangler studied the painting (by Vincent Van Cod) of his late father, on the wall above his cramped quarters.  All he could think of was escape to the freedom of the outside world,  knowing that it was better to risk the cruel hooks and barbs of cruel fortune (and fishermen) than be a prisoner in his own home.  Sadly, before he could live his dream he outgrew the four  walls that surrounded him and he expired in a sea of broken glass and gushing water.
His life was commemorated by the commissioning of a portrait by the famous Spanish painter, Pablo Fishcasso.  A movie "Free Frogmorton" was made and was a big hit at the box office.  We miss you, Frogmorton.
The fish painting (often trotted out for fishy challenges) is an Ozstuffe Originale.  The fishtank was Googled.
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27 comments:

  1. bluegiraffe (Sherry)March 16, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    This is adorable and so colorful! I love your story, too, Marie!

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  2. VictoriaMarch 16, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Love your fish tails! A very fun piece!:)

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  3. DeannMarch 16, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Now who been into the cooking sherry...LOL
    Marie I haven't seen anything this funny since the pig ate my little brother. Great Fish...fantastic story...awesome picture...R.I.P. Frogmorton.

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  4. KayleneMarch 16, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I had to laugh as we have twenty + fish in a pond and we often wonder if we have lost or gained any. Well done

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  5. JudyMarch 16, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Oh, what a 'sad' tale, Marie, but it was rather 'fishy!"
    What a fun creation & story!

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  6. JayneMarch 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Marie you should write a book,I'd be laughing all the way through lol!!
    I just love your stories and character names,Brilliant!!

    Jayne :-)

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  7. peggy gattoMarch 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Now that's a fish tail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    fun piece!!!

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  8. Gayle Page-RobakMarch 16, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I have heard a lot of 'fish' stories before but this beats them all,Marie. Your fish art is extremely lifelike; excellent, as is your tale.

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  9. Asas à imaginaçãoMarch 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Marie, você tem talento não só para as artes plásticas...sua pintura e toda montagem estão espetaculares...como também para a literatura...seu conto é fantástico!!!
    Adorei!!!
    Marlei

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  10. GlenysMarch 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    OOOHH!!1 Frogmorton...I do hope that you went to a Fish Heaven that has all you ever desire....which would of course include Fishsarah!
    Bye bye!!
    Oh... great bit of stuff here Marie AND I have just found your 100 themes...great header for that blog...well done.

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  11. froebelsternchenMarch 16, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    GREAT!!!!

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  12. PatMarch 16, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    A fishy tale, humour and great colours, exactly what i need this morning thank you Marie. I love your sense of art.
    Bravo
    Pat

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  13. FlissMarch 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    A very "fishy" story Marie and I really enjoyed reading it.
    Fabulous collage too, your fish is gorgeous.
    x

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  14. Linda GibbonsMarch 16, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    A great Fish story, Marie! And a gorgeously colorful piece. Applause!

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  15. TaluulaMarch 16, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Miss Marie, you have outdone yourself this time, this is not only an Ozstuffe Originale, but also a book and a film. Hilarious ... you are clearly a mad woman but never change.

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  16. indybevMarch 16, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I love it when you hallucinate! Such a sad end for Frogmorton, and him so colorful and all. Fun FUN F*U*N!

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  17. Silvia(Barnie)March 16, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Thanks for the smile on my face. Love your fish, it's so colourful.

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  18. DaphneMarch 16, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    what a story....! Love youre piece

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  19. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    How punny your fishy story is! I almost shed a tear. Bravo, Marie, I love this!

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  20. RosieMarch 17, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    I always ensure that there is no libation near my PC when you post one of these flights of fancy Marie... That's why I can still comment!! =)
    I LOVE this (you can guess why, no doubt!)

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  21. ChristineMarch 17, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    What an unhappy family! I hope Frogmorton didn't have heirs :D

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  22. Dolly DaydreamsMarch 17, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    What a heart rendering story . It made me sick to my gills ( sorry) to see a poor fish perish this way. Your tribute to him will live on forever immortalized in this stunning piece of art.

    Marie

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  23. RPLancasterMarch 17, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Poor Frogmorton!
    Personally I've always been a big fan of Vincent Van Cod.
    p.s.
    What had he been eating to grow so large, shrimp?

    LOL,

    Paulette

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  24. LynnFMarch 17, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    This is too cute, Marie. I think the story is adorable, sad, but adorable!

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  25. LynnFMarch 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Marie, I meant to add I was sorry to hear your daughter was ill...hope she's back to 100% now. I know the grandkids loved having you with them! Hope all is well now! Is your weather still hot? Our temps are marching upwards...so we'll be in for it soon!

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  26. TaniaMarch 17, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    you really made me smile Marie, great story and accompanying art!

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  27. DarlaMarch 24, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Great art, great story.

    Darla

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