SNOWY EGRET IN FLORIDA SWAMP paintography by MICHAEL (MIGUEL) FORBUS THIS BIRD IS PAINTED IN MY ANTICIPATION OF MOVING BACK TO THE GULF COAST OF FLORIDA. I HAVE LOVED LIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS AND HAVE GOTTEN A LOT OF PROJECTS FINISHED, BUT MY FAMILY AND I NEED TO BE TOGETHER NOW AND SO I BID THE GLORIOUS MOUNTAINS AND THE CHILLY WEATHER ADEIU....BUT I DO SAY HELLO TO THE LOVELY SUNNY WHITE SAND BEACHES AND THE BOATING AND SWIMMING AND WALKING FOR MILES ON THE BEACH AND THE EXOTIC FOLIAGE AND THE ORCHID SHOWS AND THE TANS AND THE PEACE OF SITTING ON THE BEACH AND WATCHING THE SUN SIZZLE INTO THE GULF. AND BIG SHRIMP AND FRESH FISH AND A HOUSE ON THE BEACH OR A BOAT AGAIN TO LIVE ON. AND A LARGE ART PROJECT. I HAVE WEIGHED THE PROSPECTS AND THE THING THAT TIPS THE SCALES IS I REALLY MISS MY FAMILY. THEY ARE ALL TO ME. I WON'T BE MISSING YOU BECAUSE AS SOON AS I HOOK UP YOU WILL BE SEEING MORE AND MORE WORK FROM ME AND I WILL GET BACK TO MY TROPICAL CALYPSO ROOTS. LOVE YOU ALL AND WILL BE LEAVING IN A FEW WEEKS, AND BACK AT YOU IN A FEW AFTER THAT. MY SINCERE THANKS FOR ALL YOU KIND STATEMENTS ABOUT MY WORK AND YOUR MOST KIND KINSHIP. IT IS THE WORLD TO ME AS AN ARTIST AND HUMAN. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. MIGUEL
28 Comments
Linda Bertiaux 21 Nov 2007
Excellent job, Michael.marisa reilly 16 Nov 2007
Michael the colors here are mesmerizing,, that blue-ish purple against the green, very meditative,, wishing your body and soul a safe journey to the sunny shores of florida. Talk to ya when you get hooked up. x Marisakevin rollins 16 Nov 2007
stunning, brilliant water!Hui Zhu 16 Nov 2007
co^o^l...great art work !!!Jan van Baarle 16 Nov 2007
Great creation!Lior Goldenberg 15 Nov 2007
The gracious flight of the bird and the water styling make this a very fine piece.Kathie Nichols 15 Nov 2007
Awesome Michael, just beautiful!Federica Bentivoglio 15 Nov 2007
Wonderful work! I like the blue in the green water... it is so realistic!! And the green water is in prosecution with the green plants... it is the same as when you see the sea and the sky... (I hope that you will understand my rude english!!!)Emily Reed 15 Nov 2007
THAT IS A MOST BEAUTIFUL RENDERING, MICHAEL. WHAT A WONDERFUL WORK FROM A WONDERFUL PERSON!thea walstra 15 Nov 2007
It soundslike paradise Michael and your work is very beautiful. Wish you a happy and wonderful day.Karen Cash 15 Nov 2007
very lovely Michael! Best wishes on your move!Terry Harris 15 Nov 2007
Beautiful work, love the blues in the water, a lovely touch to the work. I am so happy you are going back to your roots and family. I had a feeling you might be going there again. I know how dear your family is to you and that your move wasn't as you had hoped it be. May your spirit fly safely back into the arms of those you have been missing. May your soul drink back up the sun and joys of family and Florida! I am so happy for you! Don't forget to find a place to grow your beautiful flowers.Jeanie Chadwick 14 Nov 2007
uh oh, just wait 'til Emily sees this...you know how she loves flying bird photos! Your interpretation is marvelous Miguel. Flying looks effortless here. Furthermore, my brother lives on the Gulf coast. It is beautiful there this time of year.Jean Hurlock 14 Nov 2007
I, for one, will be looking forward to seeing more orchids. Enjoy your trip and some shrimp and fresh Key Lime Pie while you prepare for your next series of work.Anonymous Guest 14 Nov 2007
I will be glad to experience all that with you, brother dear. Your work is hugely wonderful..AnitaGabriele Swanson 14 Nov 2007
very beautiful MichaelLauren Munger 14 Nov 2007
Wow. That is beautiful, Michael.Cindy Lemoi 14 Nov 2007
Beautiful artwork. Really love this one a lot Michael.Janet Gioffre Harrington 14 Nov 2007
it's like a Monet. Beautiful, Michael!jamie winter 14 Nov 2007
very very goodNelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 14 Nov 2007
superb, SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nira Dabush 14 Nov 2007
You captured a magnificent moment in this image,Michael..truly MAGICAL..Goes so beautifully with your text.Michael Easter 14 Nov 2007
nice painting.Joke Schotting 14 Nov 2007
LOVELY WORK MICHAEL!!!Joanna Jungjohann 14 Nov 2007
a beauty in the murkiness of the swamps! lovely work ,MichaelJoe Sweeney 14 Nov 2007
Michael iam stunned, this is beautiful lovely work my friend. JoeSamina Islam 14 Nov 2007
Woawi Michael wonderful work just love the colours and the whole comp. very well done!!!Tabitha Borges 14 Nov 2007
stunning ripple and the action so wonderful