Sunrise

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Nice painting, very atmospheric and full of drama...I like it

Posted by Steven Ponsford on Thu 15 Sep 20:35:03

Thanks Steven.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Thu 15 Sep 20:52:05

Like it muchly Michael. Simple and attractive use of watercolour with a basic palette. Nice work.

Posted by Jim Morris on Thu 15 Sep 21:08:52

Thanks Jim. Hope you’re well.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Thu 15 Sep 21:16:46

What lovely work Michael...

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Fri 16 Sep 03:58:03

Wonderful Michael.

Posted by Denise Cat on Fri 16 Sep 04:17:53

Love this, simple but very effective.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Fri 16 Sep 06:50:57

What beautiful words to a beautiful painting Michael

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 16 Sep 07:17:18

Thank you Sylvia, Denise, Jenny and Heather.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 16 Sep 07:33:08

Lovely tranquil scene Michael, very different from your usual figurative style, which I also like.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Fri 16 Sep 07:43:33

Thanks for kind encouragement Steven. Your work is always splendid.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 16 Sep 08:42:27

Absolutely brilliant this is beautifully painted Michael.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Fri 16 Sep 09:26:42

Thanks for your kindness Dixie.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 16 Sep 09:32:19

A beautiful watery watercolour Mick, I really like the softness of the washes and the palette.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 16 Sep 13:27:50

A stunning, atmospheric piece. Love the bold washes, the beautiful palette and the composition. Lovely work, Michael.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Fri 16 Sep 13:32:47

Very atmospheric and great reflections. Great use of watercolour.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Fri 16 Sep 14:53:21

Thanks Fiona, Seok and Spencer.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sat 17 Sep 19:59:30

Missed this. Lovely melting effect

Posted by Val-Irene Robertson on Sun 18 Sep 10:40:53

Thanks Val-Irene

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 18 Sep 13:16:08

Hang on Studio Wall

15/09/2022

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Sunrise. Watercolour after Sunil Agrey. I have been one acquainted with sunrise, I have bathed in first light – then back in shadow, I have felt tentative warm on closed eyes. I have gazed over pink-tinged meadows, I have passed by the swift and early bird, And reached a hand to touch a half-lit rose. I have stood still without a single word When far away a tree frog croaked his song; Across the meadow waking creatures stirred…… Robert Frost.

About the Artist

Michael Mcmanus

I was born in 1946. In the 1960s and part of the 70s I was an airman in the Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm. I joined Durham Constabulary in 1971. In 1999 I retired from policing and began teaching sociology and criminology at Durham University with emphasis on policing and researching crime. I am drawn…

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