Framwelgate Bridge 1963 by Michael Mcmanus

Good view and good painting Michael.

Thanks Carole.

Anything with bridges in I love Michael

Good subject and I like the angle you've used for the scene - comes off really well.

Thanks for kindness Dennis and Michael.

Nearly missed this Michael, in my excitement of looking at Fiona's naked man! Really lovely painting of the bridge and surroundings.

Thanks very much Adele, that's very kind. I'm pleased with it myself. You could always have a cold shower. That's what I do.

Nice work Michael, lovely palette and view.

Good perspective Michael, never easy at these angles.

Thanks Cesare and Alan. I am chuffed with it myself.

Excellent perspectives and angles Michael, your bridge looks solid and I like the harmony of colour throughout. I would be very pleased if I could do bridges and buildings as good as this.

Thanks Fiona. Are you sure you can't do bridges very well? Your landscapes are better than mine, your muscles are better than mine and I bet your bridges are better than mine.

Oh no they're not Michael.....me and bridges have history!! When I first started posting on POL I went back to one bridge painting four times, on advice given from other members. I had to go to counciling afterwards!lol My landscapes and muscles are only different, not better Michael. X

All noted Fiona. Can you not include a teeny weeny bridge in one of your lovely landscapes? Even one at distance? And maybe you could keep repeating it closer each time? I had to confront my fears today with this painting. Towards the end of the meeting I asked Malcolm Coils what was wrong with it and he said he would have put a raw umber and brown madder wash on it. I became a bit nervous. I said I might do it later but he mixed the wash on his palette and dared me to apply it. I was afraid. But I trusted him and did it to my great satisfaction when I saw the result. He is very generous with his help and I did learn something today which will help me improve. I'm loving it at the moment. Thanks for your encouragement.

No, I think I'll live with the excitement Michael!

You are facing your fears and challenges head on Michael and you have the bonus of enjoying the results. Keep it up! My painting would have come to a standstill if it wasn't for all the wonderful, helpful and caring members on this site. The encouragement and feedback is worth more than any dvd, book and art class, come to think of it. It's such a boost to your confidence to know that you have produced something that people like and take the time to comment. I may have to go back into re-hab if I tackle another bridge Michael.....I'll see if I can find an easy one...lol!

I think you have made the best decision Adele. Enjoy.

That's good Fiona. It won't be a bridge too far.