Marcel has been doing calligraphy, and specifically Celtic styled illumination for over 15 years. The process for him involves exhaustive research within the texts he is illuminating, as well as on the art style as seen in the gospels of the dark ages, i.e. the Book of Kells.

The detail to the left is from a quote by Thoreau that Mars illuminated. The full piece can be see on the print art page.

Mars first venture into this art style began with his yearly Christmas cards. Each year he would create a unique and painstaking design for a limited edition Christmas card for his family and friends. (The card for 2006 is seen to the right). Visit the Christmas Card page to see the rest!

Another interest of Marcel's has been in Arthurian legend. After reading Geoffrey of Monmouth, Mallory and Tennyson - he found he was most interested in the early origins of the story and the likely sources for original plot. The subject still interests Mars and has spawned 3 of his larger art works: Arthur 1 (seen to the left), Arthur 2 and Excalibur. And there are still another one or two on the drawing board!

The Lay of Amergin is a poem attributed to Amergin. It is said to have been composed when Amergin first saw and set foot in Ireland. The piece appealed to Mars and he illuminated the piece for our home. It has now been reproduced and is available in print form. See the full piece on the   print art page.