With/Without by Michael Cook

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"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...

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Vernonette Gaddy 15 Sep 2015

Excellent artistic realism- wonderfully detailed painting!!!!!

Ellis Burgess 29 Feb 2012

Incredible

jennifer blenkinsopp 14 Aug 2007

Amazing work Michael, i have just viewed your portfolio, you are very talented. Jen

Sally 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 detail

Artist Reply: Thanks so much, Andrew. I'm glad you liked this. It is one of my better paintings I think.

julie 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!!

Artist Reply: Thanks so much, Julie. I try to create "atmospheric" effects in the urban scenes (not necessarily having to do with the atmosphere, but the sense of place. I'm glad you feel this one succeeded. Yep, we're "literally thrown into humantiy" here in NYC. Can't escape that!

Blue Doll 04 Aug 2006

marvelous artwork.... Hugs Blue

Tracey 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.

Artist Reply: Thanks, Tracey. I was originally attracted to the mirror-surface reflections in the foreground (which figure prominently as subject matter in my photos), but when that couple walked by, into the sunlight, I had to record this scene. The garbage piles were interesting because as I started to paint them, I thought, "Oh, I've never rendered garbage bags before. I can't do that!" But as I proceeded, it worked out fine; they turned out to be one of the easiest elements here.

mohamed abotalib 11 Jul 2006

Amazing work

Arlene Ehleben 28 Jun 2006

Wonderful work. Your use of light is amazing.

Artist Reply: Thanks, Arlene. Yes, it's all about light!

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? Carrie

Jean M. Laffitau 02 May 2006

EXCELLENT!!!

With/Without

by Michael Cook

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