The staithes, Amble, Northumberland

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Beautiful light that you have captured Marjorie, it’s a superb painting.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 19 May 16:15:59

Oh that’s so lovely

Posted by Rachel Owen on Sun 19 May 16:36:19

A very good half hour on an oldie!

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 19 May 17:21:01

Lovely light.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Sun 19 May 18:08:38

It's an excellent finish.

Posted by Skylar Brown on Sun 19 May 18:18:37

Fabulous sky and reflections.

Posted by Jill Hammond on Sun 19 May 18:31:04

Beautiful coastal scene Marjorie, looks amazing with the sunlight.

Posted by Angela Harrison on Sun 19 May 19:56:28

Eye–catching – like the glow.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sun 19 May 20:32:44

Nicely done Marjorie ☺️

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sun 19 May 20:56:28

An absolute stunning seascape Marjorie… such a different palette which works so well here!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Mon 20 May 07:03:06

Thanks for all the comments - I remember it was quite a grey day but the sun behind the clouds was quite dazzling on the water.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 20 May 11:52:32

A good one, Marjorie

Posted by Thalia Stones on Mon 20 May 12:11:45

Love the moody limited palette and the dazzling water. Good one!

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Mon 20 May 13:39:06

A nice sparkle to the water, and you have managed to make the distant background interesting.

Posted by Trevor Bendell on Mon 20 May 14:10:49

Really lovely Marjorie.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Mon 20 May 14:21:34

That’s beautiful Marjorie.

Posted by Emma Price on Tue 21 May 13:05:19

Absolutely lovely light, a beautiful painting

Posted by Gary Martin on Tue 21 May 19:17:52

Thanks so much Thalia, Martin, Trevor, Spencer, Emma and Gary. I do appreciate your comments very much.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 21 May 21:37:43

You have captured the mood so beautifully Marjorie. Such a nostalgic painting for me as I remember those days when Amble was so dirty and busy at the harbour.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 22 May 08:03:03

How places change Carole - not always for the best, pros and cons, but we can’t go back.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 22 May 10:00:16

Beautiful light and great sense of distance.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Thu 23 May 03:24:29

This is gorgeous Marjorie - sorry for late comment- have only just seen it!

Posted by Rachel Wood on Sat 25 May 02:13:48

That's a coincidence! I've just seen a photo on Facebook of these, with Warkworth Castle in the distance. Taken by a friend who's up there today and posted about an hour ago. I commented that the photo, combined with some of my own, might be a painting reference. Not much plein air happening at the moment!

Posted by Roger Gadd on Mon 27 May 15:06:04

Roger, mine is looking towards Amble from beside the North Pier.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 27 May 16:30:23

Missed this one, Marjorie - it is fab!!

Posted by David Stevens on Thu 30 May 11:42:50

Thanks David!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 30 May 11:59:15

Hang on Studio Wall

19/05/2024

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These were the staithes where coal was unloaded on the Northumberland coast. Now just something interesting to look at but a record of Amble’s history. i’ve just spent an enjoyable half hour slapping more paint on to this old painting.

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Marjorie Firth

Still Life, seascapes and portraits are my favourite subjects. I paint whatever takes my fancy, am self-taught and, from time to time, attend short courses. I paint in a variety of media, oils are my favourite. I enjoy the challenge of entering the monthly POL competitions and have exhibited 5 times…

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