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Andrew Porter's avatar

I took photos of Michael at home a long time ago, working on cover artwork, and doing such as taking out the trash. Also took photos of him at SF Convention art shows, sharing his art with his mentor.

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Nikolay Shishkin's avatar

Best wishes, Michael!!!

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James Garza's avatar

Happy birthday, MW!

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Robert Frey's avatar

happy birthday, michael! hope you had a great day!

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Donna M's avatar

Happy birthday! May your day be filled with love, laughter, wonderful art, and magic! Your paintings have enriched my life. Thank you.

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Bumble's avatar

Happy Birthday!

Everyone has someone they wish they could one day thank. Thank you for being one of those people for me.

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Annie Serrie's avatar

Wishing Michael a fantastic birthday to relax and reflect while also continuing to dream and create. May you be surrounded by your loving family and enjoy your day! Ann and Jonn Serrie

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Dave Schwartz's avatar

Happy Birthday. As a kid I would lay on my back in our backyard during the winter all bundled up with a small hand held telescope looking up at the stars. Even with the tiny telescope I was awed by the views of stars. This painting reminds me so much of that time. Thank you.

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Laura Lasley's avatar

Have a wonderful birthday Michael! Hope you have a great day surrounded by Audrey and all your loved ones. Here's to many more trips around the sun!

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Rohvannyn Shaw's avatar

The happiest of birthdays to Michael, who has inspired me ever since I first discovered his work 30ish years ago, on the covers of the Pern novels. To this day he's still one of my favorite artists of the modern era, perhaps my favorite. A note, though - I really respect a person who shares responsibility for raising a future astrophysicist. Both artists and astrophysicists have their own special parts to play in exploring this wonderful, beautiful universe of ours. Both can be their own beacon of light. May everyone reading this note feel a moment of joy today. :-)

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Diana Stein's avatar

happy birthday! Thanks for all the art all over my years

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Debra Sanders's avatar

By the way, The Astrophysicist is a favorite. I gave a print to a dear friend whose head is always in the heavens, though his body cannot be.

Thank you -- knowing the story behind your works enriches every day for us.

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Debra Sanders's avatar

So... what will you do on this 75th Incarnation Anniversary, Michael? Paint, perhaps? Feel the glory of that mind of yours and those hands that execute its wonders?

We are most grateful for you. Be full of joy.

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Rick McMaster's avatar

Happy Birthday Michael! If it we're not so hot, I'd send you some truffles.

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Sigyn's avatar

Have a very happy birthday! :)

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Mark S's avatar

Happy Birthday!

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