Bean by Michael Mcmanus

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Great likeness Michael. The exaggerated philtrum captures his personality spot on and

Just great. And those nostrils...so right...I wonder if you could get away with just his nostrils as a portrait.

Hadn’t finished my comment...... his cavernous mouth is so full of inconsistencies.

Thanks Carole and Lewis. He has some distinctive features doesn’t he? I like his philosophy too, e.g.: “The right to ridicule is far more important to society than any right not to be ridiculed because one in my view represents openness – and the other represents oppression.” – Rowan Atkinson

It’s excellent Mick! Everything that marks him out as a character is there. Very good likeness.

Thanks Fiona and of course, he’s from Durham, which is good too.

I hadn't really seen any of his films but my grandchildren have them, they' re so funny. Just looking at this made me laugh, you certainly got him.

Strong impression of an impressive comedian Michael.

Spot on, Michael, brilliantly caught!

Super and definitely recognisable as a 'Michael McManus'!

Unmistable likeness, and you've captured the personality too!

Thank you Gudrun and Seok.

Hang on Studio Wall
13/06/2020
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Acrylic on canvas board A4.

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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