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Fiona Phipps

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I have been asked by the family of Michael Trask, to pass on the sad news of his passing yesterday. Michael has been a committed and regular member of POL for many years. Most of us will remember his skilful wet in wet watercolour washes with which he created the mood, atmosphere and dazzling light of his subjects. I particularly enjoyed receiving Michael’s constructive observations on my own work together with his humorous remarks. I felt that he took delight in engaging about what we painted, whether that be a place, or Artist……especially Edward Wesson. One of my particular memories was a comment from him on a tree trunk that I sketched in pencil……Michael was adamant that he could see a Dolphin! I spent a good hour looking for this Dolphin……I’m sure he was pulling my leg! Personally, I will miss Michael’s paintings, kind words and banter very much. God Bless Michael. 

Alan Bickley

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I remember his work very well, rather lovely loose watercolours in the style of Wesson, as Fiona has mentioned! Very sad news indeed.

Denise Cat

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Very sad news Fiona and I remember seeing his work often on the gallery. Sympathies to his family.
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Marjorie Firth

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Oh Fiona, that is very sad news. Michael’s paintings were lovely, as was his sense of humour and he would always come up with a witty remark. I’d missed him on the gallery. All my sympathy to his family.
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Tony Auffret

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Sad news indeed.  It was always a pleasure to find he had posted a new painting.

Sylvia Evans

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So beautifully written Fiona . Condolences to his family at this sad time .
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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I'm sure you will pass on the condolences of all of us here at Painters Online, Fiona.  Michael will be much missed. 

Christine Rogan

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Very sad news indeed. Michael posted some lovely paintings. Please pass on our sympathy to his family. 

Painters-Online Team

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We are very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Sincere condolences from the team. You can see Michael's work in the gallery here https://www.painters-online.co.uk/artists/michaelt15/ - some lovely watercolour paintings.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Very sad news, a lovely man and artist , I will miss his comments as they  always had a bit of humour in them.
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Martin xxShawxx

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So sad. Rest in peace

Stephen Hulse

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Just read the sad news,  Rest in peace 🙏, we have lost a true artist.  Steve  Hulse. 
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