One of my bicycle paintings is now a cover for Barry Dempsters new book, the Outside World. A big thank you to Beth Follett of Pedlar Press for this.

this prompted a number of wonderful not only flattering, but insightful comments;

Beth Follett

Dear Micheal,                                                                                                               Attached is the approved final cover for Barry Dempster’s novel, The Outside World.The few beyond publisher, designer and author who have seen the cover all say the same thing: I wish I could have that cover for my own book. My deepest gratitude to you, for supportive participation and artful labours. Send along your mailing address, and when the book is released I’ll send copies. Yours most truly, Beth

Kieran McAuliffe – Looks great. I always thought more media people should use your work.

Pamela Meacher – just took another look , how perfect as it is printed by Pedlar Press how cool is that. P

Andrea Thompson – Now that’s a great cover. Your detail is amazing and there’s something intimate, is the only word I can think of, in your bikes. Almost like one knows these bikes. Crazy? Maybe, but they capture your imagination.

I would like to attend your exhibition, but we will be away this weekend. However, I will make a point to visit your gallery. Congratulations on your cover! Regards Andrea

Maureen Attersley – That’s great! What a nice feeling to have recognition from a different source other than museums. Yeah Micheal!

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Our own Micheal Zarowsky’s work is on the cover of Toronto author Barry Dempster’s new book! http://ow.ly/pZClq pic.twitter.com/8hmrqlINp8