A bit like John

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Still recognisable (but with a fuller face!)

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 18 Sep 10:21:03

Thanks Heather. You’re right.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 18 Sep 10:30:18

It is a bit, I did recognise him. He is a hard one to do.

Posted by Denise Cat on Sun 18 Sep 11:29:03

Thanks Denise

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 18 Sep 11:34:16

Good one Michael.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sun 18 Sep 13:45:14

A distinct resemblance. I like the bold lines and impasto effect, which gives the painting a dramatic feel.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Sun 18 Sep 15:51:07

Thank you Spencer and Seok.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 18 Sep 17:16:10

Yes I spotted him 👍

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 19 Sep 06:59:55

Thanks Carole

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 19 Sep 13:31:32

Enjoy your portraits Michael, which always have a slant on the usual, like the sensitive mouth and eyes full of bewilderment.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 19 Sep 16:05:19

Thanks again for your kindness Carole.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 19 Sep 18:33:46

Hang on Studio Wall

18/09/2022

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Oil on canvas

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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