"With/Without"--(and a wobble of wine)... "whoops, Wendy... nah, it's okay--I got ya." ****************************** Watching and wondering... what it is that distinguishes me from them: they're in love, together, being "with"....and I, not in love (without), only intoxicated by sunlight... © 1999, Michael Cook. (Private Collection) and wondering...
16 Comments
Vernonette Gaddy 15 Sep 2015
Excellent artistic realism- wonderfully detailed painting!!!!!Ellis Burgess 29 Feb 2012
Incrediblejennifer blenkinsopp 14 Aug 2007
Amazing work Michael, i have just viewed your portfolio, you are very talented. JenSally Pulford 26 Jul 2007
Oh, I haven't seen this before, Michael! What a wonderful surprise!! This is anther different style of your for me to see. Great architectural detail contrasting with the figures and shadows. Love the blazing reflection and looonnnggg shadows. The details are superb!Andrew Hunter 07 Jun 2007
wow michael you work just catches your attention and is so finely done in every aspect of detailjulie Marks 29 Mar 2007
Extraordinary work. I know the city very well and you have captured it brilliantly with New York icons and nuance. The garbage scenes lend reality to the scence as does the reflecting light, so many great details that bring vitality to one of the most exciting cities in the world where I feel literally thrown into humanity. Great human statement with the lovers and a well paired narrative that I always appreciate. Exceptional work!!Blue Doll 04 Aug 2006
marvelous artwork.... Hugs BlueTracey Loftis 12 Jul 2006
A beautiful moment captured in time. The detailed reflections and distorded starburst of light on the cars are well rendered. I love the shine of it all, in stark contrast with the pile of garbage on the side of the road.mohamed abotalib 11 Jul 2006
Amazing workArlene Ehleben 28 Jun 2006
Wonderful work. Your use of light is amazing.Lauren Abric 25 Jun 2006
Such feeling in your work. Great job!Kathryn Arruda 05 Jun 2006
A beautifully rendered watercolor of an urban scene-very nicely composed.Vera Harned 23 May 2006
Beautiful work!Barbara Beck-Azar 05 May 2006
most often the artist sees what others have too busy trying to capture it for posterity while life moves right by... but you know what? it's equally rewarding.. this is excellent illustrative work..carrie holst 04 May 2006
I enjoy your subject matter. Watercolor your primary medium? CarrieJean M. Laffitau 02 May 2006
EXCELLENT!!!