Morning After by Michael Mcmanus

Blimey Michael, morning after what?! If it’s drink, it would put me off a wee dram if I thought I looked like this. Or could it possibly be after a night of mad passion with your good self....lol....I’ve heard about your reputation! Great to see you back posting hope both you and Annette are keeping well, and the family. All growing up quickly, I bet you can hardly keep up, especially with the girls.

Thanks Fiona. Yes, all of those. Everyone’s fine thank you. Hope you’re both well and I see you’re still globetrotting, i.e. Bamburgh. Lovely.

Just brill.

Thanks Gudrun.

Great three paintings but are they the same woman? How do they all look so mental? What do you do to drive them insane Michael? Thanks for such entertaining paintings that excite a chuckle Michael. Art should be enjoyable and not taken too seriously sometimes.

I like this but I'm struggling to describe why. Words such as raw energy and attitude spring to mind. I like the off-centre placement of the subject. Echoes of 1920s Berlin or Egon Schiele. A striking and exciting piece of work.

Thanks Carole. I think I’ve been influenced by the kind of people I met day to day over a lot of years in the police force. That’s very kind and encouraging Roger. Thank you.

Another good expressive portrait, Michael.

Thanks Cesare.

All three have great energy, and very amusing, Michael, I agree with Carole, art should be fun and not always serious, love these quirky portraits!

Thanks Thalia.