How Dare You?

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Excellent work Michael and beautifully done.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Mon 02 Jan 12:23:49

Really good.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Mon 02 Jan 12:36:11

Thanks Dixie and Andrew.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 02 Jan 12:47:11

Lucky man!

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 02 Jan 13:34:37

What an intriguing image Michael. Your use of colour and brushstrokes have created a very provocative image. I know you don’t take yourself seriously but this really is a very special portrait.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 02 Jan 13:54:18

Thanks Heather and Carole. I am pleased with it Carole, however, I’ve relied on technology a lot here.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 02 Jan 15:22:16

Super work. This digital software seems to suit you well Michael, a great result.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 02 Jan 15:39:51

Thanks Lewis.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 02 Jan 15:59:31

Oooh! Seeing this, I So want to try art on an iPad! (Haven't got one - yet!).

Posted by Janet Haken on Mon 02 Jan 17:09:03

Wow Mick…..this is gorgeous. You’re really good at this digital thingy, I’ve tried it, and it’s very difficult…..I am a computer virus, so I’ve been told ☹️ Beautiful…..and so is she 😉

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 02 Jan 17:14:13

Very stylish Michael. You’ve got to print it off!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 02 Jan 19:15:50

A very good dramatic piece.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Mon 02 Jan 19:41:43

Thanks for kind words and encouragement, Janet, Fiona, Marjorie and Spencer. I think I will Marjorie. They’re great fun Janet. It’s easier for me than sitting in the cold garage Fiona.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 02 Jan 20:59:18

It's so good, Michael.

Posted by Coral Pastor Caparrós on Tue 03 Jan 07:22:34

Now you are getting all technical Michael! This is great stuff.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 03 Jan 09:28:35

Thanks Coral and Carole.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Tue 03 Jan 11:56:18

I love this, Michael. I haven’t explored digital yet. I need a new iPad first!

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Tue 03 Jan 13:57:59

You’ll have some fun Ellen.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Tue 03 Jan 14:03:12

Oh you make me laugh Michael! This is a fabulous image.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Wed 04 Jan 21:10:32

Hang on Studio Wall

02/01/2023

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‘I’ve seen enough of temptation. How dare you be so handsome Michael?’, she told me. Digital image with Apple Pencil on iPad, adjusted with Adobe Photo Express.

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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