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Capture the expression in those eyes really well.

Posted by Ian Gordon Craig on Thu 24 Oct 10:37:40

Thanks Ian.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Thu 24 Oct 11:16:23

A good strong face.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 24 Oct 12:09:22

Excellent. What's to add?

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 24 Oct 12:33:11

Thanks Lewis and Gudrun.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Thu 24 Oct 14:12:32

As others have said Mick, a strong expressive portrait.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 24 Oct 15:29:38

Thanks Fiona.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Thu 24 Oct 15:32:49

Lovely work, Michael -so intense (maybe he should play some music)!

Posted by Willie Drea on Thu 24 Oct 16:55:15

Thanks Willie.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Thu 24 Oct 17:40:00

My yesterday’s comment isn’t here so I’ll write it again. This guy has an expression of perplexing bewilderment. You always manage to observe the person’s inner self and the medium of charcoal is so effectively used to this effect Michael.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 25 Oct 08:36:20

Thanks for your kind comments Carole.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 25 Oct 09:18:53

Another beautiful portrait, Michael.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Fri 25 Oct 12:11:08

Thanks Cesare.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 25 Oct 14:25:58

Hang on Studio Wall

24/10/2019

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Portrait of a foreign man who plays the piano accordion on Framwellgate Bridge. Charcoal.

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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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