Jack Swaggers Back, and proud to wear the cloth.

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You always produce strong images Michael, and this is no exception. Strong pastel work. Wish you good Christmas cheer.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sun 22 Dec 10:45:13

As John says, your paintings always have a strength and power about them - this is another one to like a lot

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 22 Dec 10:46:52

Missed this Michael s cracking pierce

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sun 22 Dec 10:51:03

Thanks John, Heather and Dennis. Happy Christmas Heather.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 22 Dec 10:57:03

Good figure, Michael.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Sun 22 Dec 10:59:30

I agree with the two previous comments about your images always having strength Mick. This subject suits that strength and Jack has earned that swagger! Hope he’s got plenty of tar on his overcoat for this weather we’re having Mick. Every good wish to you and Annette for Christmas and good health for 2020! X

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 22 Dec 11:10:31

Thanks Cesare. Thanks Fiona. We hope you have a great Christmas and New Year. And as for Jack, goodness knows what he was up to ashore before swaggering back? He seems to be clicking his heels and has a spring in his step.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 22 Dec 11:52:22

Great to see one of your pictures again. Absolute spot on walk.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sun 22 Dec 15:16:43

Thanks Lewis.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 22 Dec 15:31:30

Always good to see one of your distinctive Jolly Jacks Michael! Merry Christmas to you too.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Sun 22 Dec 17:08:54

Nice to see Jack back with his swagger that you paint so well Michael, merry Christmas to to and yours, 🌲😀🌲😀🌲

Posted by Linda Drury on Sun 22 Dec 17:56:55

Lovely strong movement, Michael, takes one to know one !

Posted by Willie Drea on Sun 22 Dec 20:02:03

Thanks Tessa, Linda and Willie. Have a great Christmas.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 22 Dec 20:19:16

Agree with all the comments Michael. Nearly missed this as I have been out of touch over the week end. Love the colour of the background. All the best Michael for Christmas & New Year.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 23 Dec 10:25:43

Thanks Carole. Have a lovely Christmas.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 23 Dec 13:22:46

Recognised your work - good image Michael - enjoy Christmas

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Mon 23 Dec 14:39:19

Thanks Maureen. Best wishes to you and your family.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 23 Dec 15:28:52

As already said, like our great navy the figure has power and strength.

Posted by Robert Ward on Mon 23 Dec 19:02:48

Thanks Robert.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 23 Dec 19:39:45

A fine figure of a man Michael! Happy Christmas to you xx

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 23 Dec 21:24:12

Thanks Carole. Have a great time.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 23 Dec 22:18:48

Ha! Brings back many memories

Posted by Chris Howat on Fri 17 Jan 17:41:22

Thanks Chris.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 17 Jan 18:33:36

Hang on Studio Wall

22/12/2019

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Pastel on mount board.

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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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