I would first like to tell you a little bit about myself and how the
idea of palmfish came about. Well the fish idea is something that came about I
think because of my environment growing up by the ocean which was huge and
the nature
of all that's around you is all inspiring. It also helped that I love art as
well, which makes you look at everything in all dimensions ,and is great for new
discoveries .Also if you could pick something that really was a big
inspiration. It was the flower and plant business which I was in
while growing up ,made me see the possibilities of plants for art and design .There you have it
.Those three
things Ocean ,art and horticulture created the palmfish idea ,and a lot of work.
Oh yes having a friend with a backyard full of palm fronds
was pretty important too.
It's been almost thirteen years ago. And now I
think they are all around the world in homes and in business's . The fish
were stage props in two TV series both were filmed here in San
Diego.
"Pensacola Wing of Gold " was one and the
other was called "High Tides"
Also in many fine restaurants like
"The Cabana" in :Laguna Beach
"The Coyote Grill " in Laguna Beach
" Fins the Restaurant " in San Diego
"The Beach House " in San Diego
"Cass St Bar and Grill" in Pacific Beach and many more .
In 2003 my fish were at the entrance of the San Diego
County fair . That year the theme was called Commotion by
the Ocean .They were also at the fair in 2002 and the landscaping show won five awards.
Also you can see the fish at Seaworld we have a
little fish garden there .
Articles of interest
People of interest that own these are
Tony Hawk, world famous skateboarder
Paul Ecke, world famous flower grower or Poinsettia king
People working at the Smithsonian Institute have
bought many a fish.
and maybe you!
My fish are constantly changing and hopefully more
exciting. Perhaps one day I will have the perfect fish!
760-753-7776
Thanks Dan Townsend
dansfish@aol.com
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©D. TOWNSEND 2003
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