simply beautiful

As beautiful as this work certainly is, for me, being originally from the gulf coast of Florida and having a deep affection for New Orleans, I can't help but see the scenery as something of a metaphor for what we, as 21st century humans, are destined to lose if we keep up our collective foolishness. Gorgeous as usual Michael. Thanks.

Great painting. This guy looks very much like Josh Holloway from Lost TV show.

you are the best.

In the morning when I wake up and look at the original of this great piece hanging above my bed, it reminds me of one of my favorite places, Provincetown and the peace, joy and fun I have during my vacation time there. Thanks for a wonderful work of art!

I have loved this piece since the moment I first saw it. For me, "My Morning Sun" is about freedom and love of self. About being fearless and self confidant. And maybe, just maybe, for the first time. This man steps out into the light, unafraid of showing who he is in every way. Knowing that he is a part of all that there is around him. He is a part of the beauty and the grandeur of life and nature. He is looking out at the new day, the last of the storm clouds are being swept away. There is nothing stopping him from being all that he can be. He needs never listen to anyone say anything contrary to that thought. This is his day, and no matter what has gone before, he has only the highest hopes for his life and the sure knowledge that the futureis his, ready to be claimed. He is the captain of his destiny.

I love this pic, It's a beautiful morning, hot coffee, a sexy man, a beautiful moon shot, life does not get any better than the days like this.

This is an incredible likeness of my past boyfriend! It reminds me of the morning of the last day of our vacation! I watched from the window as he soaked in the morning sun & amazing view. While enjoying his coffee. I could spend hours just watching him as I remembered the night before. Touching & caressing his body as I gave him his massage before bed! Never knowing it would be the last night and last morning I would have with him. That afternoon he went for a ride on his Harley motorcycle. A horrifying accident as a drunk driver hit him head on killing him instantly. Michael you are one of my favorite artists ever! I have many prints and original works of yours. Maybe I can save enough to buy a print in the near future? I just wanted to thank you! "My Morning Sun" Brought back some wonderful memories for me! You are the greatest artist!

Coffee & Hot Buns!

In my fantasy that guy is me surveying paradise. Peaceful, absolutely beautiful landscape, solitude. I am rembering a great night's activity and looking at the realm of new vistas.

totally natural! no noise, no clothes, no lights but the sun! A great portrayal of the sense of freedom.

Having coffee from a ceramic cup is quintessentially civilized, the fruit of LOTS of kinds of labor in the global economy. Paradoxically, it's interdependence w/ each other that can make us all more free! Natural, but not primitive.

Inspirational. This reminds me of what I dream to achieve in life. To have a home on the Georgia coast where I can wake up every morning and listen the waves crash on the beach as I watch the sun rise. It's beautiful.

What I love most about this piece (besides the hot guy of course) is the sense of movement. While the subject (who I imagine is having a contemplative moment) is still, the details in the landscape convey motion, the rippling of the grass, the clouds moving across the morning sky. Though I enjoy all your work, I'm usually drawn to pieces that feature skies. Theres something about how you render light using different shades of blue that I find simple, elegant and beautiful.

What a view to wake to....and the sunrise is nice too! :)

The sun is not the only thing that rises with this glorious piece of art. The serenity, even with the clouds roiling in the background, is evident. It's like he is remembering the wonders he experienced the night before as he awaits his lover to join him at the railing. This is more than a work of art. Its a story we all can either relate to or dream about as we insert ourselves into your world. I am the lover behind the sliding glass door, watching, smiling...waiting for the right moment to join the man I love. Thanks so much for this piece.

This would look so nice next to the other two I bought during my last visit to P-town :-)