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Mar 10, 2023

Let me show you a few paintings of my students from my Alternative Academy years. Click any image to have a closer look.

"Say What?," pastel, 16x20, These two students were kind enough to listen to me every now and then. Mike is a music mogul now; wish I knew where Ronnie got to.
“Say What?,” pastel, 16×20, These two students were kind enough to listen to me every now and then. Mike is a music mogul now; wish I knew where Ronnie got to. I won a ribbon at the State Fair on this one.
This child is still in my life! He is a fine young man with children of his own.
“Roheem,” pastel on sand paper, 8×10. This child is still in my life! He is a fine young man with children of his own.
"Fierce Pierce," pastel, 24x36 - Her we have John - His senior year. What a strong young kid he was. Went into the service and married someone who loves him. Always been proud of him
“Fierce Pierce,” pastel, 24×36 – John – His senior year. What a strong young kid he was. Went into the service and married someone who loves him. Always been proud of him. This one won a couple of awards.
"Kenneth," 18x24, charcoal, Kenneth is an artist - and now so are his kids!
“Kenneth,” 18×24, charcoal, Kenneth has always been an artist – and now so are his kids!
"Nate the Great," pastel, 24x36, Oh boy! Nate was a handful! Funny too. We had some good times and he made it out alive. I won a blue ribbon on this painting THREE times!
“Nate the Great,” pastel, 24×36, Oh boy! Nate was a handful! Funny too. We had some good times, and he made it out alive. I won a blue ribbon on this painting THREE times! It is in a very nice collection also.

No painting this week. Tested positive for Covid. See you next week.

Michel

Time to listen to a good book is the only good thing about being sick.

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16 Comments

  1. mary on March 11, 2023 at 9:52 am

    Life on Life’s terms!



    • Michel McNinch on March 11, 2023 at 10:16 am

      yes!



  2. AJ on March 11, 2023 at 9:55 am

    You really are/have always been a master with the pastel. It’s always been one of my favorite mediums!



    • Michel McNinch on March 11, 2023 at 10:16 am

      Thank you. It is like painting with fairy dust.



  3. Virginia on March 12, 2023 at 9:04 am

    These are terrific!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Thank you!



    • Michel McNinch on March 15, 2023 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you, Virginia.



  4. Robert McNinch on March 12, 2023 at 9:18 am

    Absolutly Stunning !



    • Michel McNinch on March 15, 2023 at 12:07 pm

      So sweet. If I had to be sick with anyone, I’m glad it’s you!



  5. Roxanne on March 12, 2023 at 9:27 am

    It’s when someone can really SEE you that it makes all of the difference in our lives



    • Michel McNinch on March 15, 2023 at 12:06 pm

      You have that gift! Thanks for seeing me. Will be back soon.



  6. Jimmy Lee on March 12, 2023 at 9:48 am

    Beautiful. Your portrait are so lovely. You’ve hidden this talent from us. Hope y’all are getting better. Love y’all



    • Michel McNinch on March 15, 2023 at 12:06 pm

      We are getting better. Won’t be long now. Love you too.



  7. Alice on March 12, 2023 at 11:32 am

    Please recover quickly and fully! These portraits are remarkable! I especially love So What and Nate the Great. So refreshing and heartening to see Black men and boys in art. Love you.



    • Michel McNinch on March 15, 2023 at 12:05 pm

      Thank you so much, Alice. We are recovering and will soon be on the other side of this virus. I love painting black skin. So much more to see.



  8. Amy on March 12, 2023 at 1:35 pm

    Such beautiful portraits, Michel! You are indeed a master of pastels! Hope you and Robert are soon recovered!



    • Michel McNinch on March 15, 2023 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you, Amy. We are getting a little better each day. I don’t think we have ever been sick at the same time! It’s an adventure.



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