The Secret City Mural

Mark Kistler shares his drawing of the Secret City mural created at Marryland Public Television in the summer of 1985.

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• secret
• city
• mural
• mark
• marryland
• public
• television
• illustration
• drawing
• art

[pyannaguy]

Help?! Mark's great, but predating him a bit was a great little book that included many of the exact foundational exercises and lessons that Mark incorporated and passed on (some might say, "lifted," but i don't mean anything derogatory.)

It was my textbook in a Community College Drawing course I took years ago and, Darn it! I misplaced it! It was authored by a cool artist whose name I can't remember. I'd be so happy if someone here is familiar and could help me find it somewhere. Anybody?

[MarkKistler]

The authors name is Bruce McIntyte, my mentor and elementary art teacher. His inspired teaching touched many lives, he was a major influence in igniting my passion for art education and mission to teach children the power of creativity.

....Mark Kistler

[lonewulf2009]

Commander effen Mark! I've finally found it the secret city its like I got lost and came home secret city is my home I drew so many secret citys I still do. I have some on my facebook @ jered lawday. This show was the best ever. I'm with the others SECRET CITY ON DVD!!! SECRET CITY ON DVD!!! U effen rock commander mark effen ROCK BUDDY!!!!

[TICKxCHICK]

I learned to draw from "The Secret City"- absolutely loved it (and Commander Mark <3 ) as an early/pre teen... he's one of the few people that have made a strong positive impact in my life, which has been deeply appreciated, especially at that age...

I even had my Secret City club membership kit (that was so exciting to get in the mail!), and made my own full-sized Secret City mural in my room, right along with every episode! d(^_^)

[projektcancer]

Commander Mark single handedly made drawing cool for young Nigerians growing up in the 80s....draw,draw draw..practice your drawing!!!

[shadette0823]

I remember watching you draw this. I am 35 now and it's because of you draw loved to draw. Thanx for the good times.

[MrMetalslinger]

One day this mural will be worth more than any Picasso piece ever. You are the best Mark! Thanks for all of the great childhood memories.

[uhavemooface]

I remember watching you draw that mural I was born in the 70's and was absolutely glued to the tv when you showed up. I was going to be a great artist until I just quit. But recently about two months I think I have brought it back. I am now trying to draw 3D drawings along with real life stuff as well. I hope to see a lot more of your drawings.

[genesogreen]

I recently rediscovered Secret City quite by accident, and the ensuing wave of nostalgia was incredible. Suddenly, my detail-oriented art style had an inspiration to which I could point. I remember watching this show with intense concentration and devotion, and finding it again is like coming home. I've now introduced it to my son, a promising artist in his own right. Thanks so much, Mark.

[2K4VENM]

You ROCK Commander Mark! Me and my lilttle brother used.to love watching your show back in the 80's! Never did get to see the completed mural till now! Simply AAAAwesome! I learned how to 3D from your magical teachings! Thanks for the memories!

[Just1Spark]

I lived for your show Mr. Kistler! Thank you!! Kids need more of that kind of learning today.

[kxmode]

Thank you Commander! You helped me learn how to draw. I was 7 when I watched your show. :)

[ltldog2]

Thank you Mark for your inspiration! You were one of my first crushes too, hee hee.