My Blood Brother

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Very good - has an Egyptian fresco feel to it.

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 25 May 05:55:12

Wonderful skin tones Michael.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 25 May 06:40:06

Thanks Heather and Carole. I agree Heather but I want it to be a Native American.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Tue 25 May 06:42:43

He looks like a very deep, thinking, chap Michael. A lot of this is left to the imagination - a good ploy to keep the viewer wondering. Your work is always excitingly, unpredictable Michael.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 25 May 10:06:28

You have already caught the noble and proud look Michael. Once you have the crowning glory of the wonderful glossy, black hair, he will look fabulous! Looking forward to seeing the conclusion. Have you sketched in a beaded headband?

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 25 May 11:52:07

Thanks Carole and Fiona. I thought a deep red headband only Fiona but might put a few beads on neck. Regarding the genetics, it’s not surprising I love coloured beads but I only wear them privately in the house on a weekend. It also accounts for my love of scalp massage too.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Tue 25 May 13:52:57

Another great face..look forward to seeing the finished painting.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 25 May 16:00:32

Thanks Lewis.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Tue 25 May 18:17:43

Hang on Studio Wall

24/05/2021

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Oil on canvas. Work in progress inspired by Fiona Phipps.

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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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