Shocking

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The stern look and piercing gaze create tension. Well done. Is it watercolour?

Posted by Nick Kane on Wed 17 May 20:16:13

Thanks Nick. Yes, watercolour.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Wed 17 May 20:32:19

Stern looking chap indeed. Hope you have plenty of red paint in case he hears of your immoral behaviour and he turns apoplectic. Though I am sure your secret is safe with the big guy in the sky even if he was flabbergasted,

Posted by Tony Auffret on Wed 17 May 21:52:59

I’m begging for forgiveness Tony. I don’t want the fire.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Wed 17 May 22:06:31

ooh er ... super painting!

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 18 May 07:08:09

A super character and painting.

Posted by Chris Scott on Thu 18 May 08:00:59

He looks a bit dodgy for a Minister Michael. Probably one of those hypocrites who do all sorts on the sly. Love the characterisation.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 18 May 10:05:09

A stern looking man. Great portrait, Michael.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Thu 18 May 11:23:38

ThanksHeather, Chris and Carole. I think so Carole.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Thu 18 May 11:23:58

Stop judging me! Good one, Michael. Although I think at any moment he may bust out with a joke. Nice job!

Posted by Cory Davis on Thu 18 May 12:18:03

Brilliantly painted

Posted by Thalia Stones on Fri 19 May 05:16:13

Thanks Coral, Cory and Thalia.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Fri 19 May 09:18:55

Great expression and good skin tones.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sat 20 May 19:01:13

Thanks Spencer.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sun 21 May 09:34:53

Hang on Studio Wall

17/05/2023

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A Presbyterian Minister who told me that my moral behaviour shocked the conscience of humanity. Watercolour.

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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