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Sylvia Evans

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Thank you for your kindness Marjorie. Some time ago I asked for advice on how to go about painting a portrait of my lovely husband  . Several  of you suggested various methods and ways of going about it. Now give me a flower, a tree, a dog and I will give it my best shot.  But ...portraits no not me.  Especially as nearly every photograph I had of Bill he has a big grin so all of my efforts made him look like Ken Dodd ..plus the teeth...ok they both came from Liverpool but Doddys teeth were quite prominent.   So I made a BIG ask of our lovely virtual friend Marjorie. To day a parcel arrived , not one but two beauties one in pastel and one in oils . I'm still crying...thank you Marjorie. Here is the oil .....the babe ( who I suggested dumping , has grown up into my wonderful grand daughter Lenny ,  Marjorie kept her in.) 

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Wow what a beautiful painting and such a wonderful thing for Marjorie to do . I a great fan of Marjorie’s  work and even more of a fan of her now not just the artwork. From what I know of Sylvia this is about the best gift anyone could give her and I am thrilled for her and would like to thank Marjorie for making a friend so happy . 

Tessa Gwynne

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Here here, and what a wonderful and personal painting. Well done Marjorie, you’re a star!
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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That has left me speechless -- a miracle in itself.  What a fabulous thing to do!
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Gillian Cooke

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What a beautiful and emotive gift, I can see why you are so pleased with them Sylvia. Marjorie you are a star and clearly a lovely ( and talented ) lady. I reckon we all would love to meet you in the flesh! 
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Russell Edwards

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What a wonderful gesture Marjorie and what a superb portrait you have painted. Sylvia I can see why you were brought to tears.

Jenny Harris

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What a beautiful portrait Marjorie has painted for you Sylvia.  A lovely picture, full of warmth.

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Heather Love

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This is fabulous and Marjorie is a star!
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Tony Auffret

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A quiet and powerful reminder that there are good, and kind, people in this world.

Ellen Mooney

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Wow… what a beautiful thing to do. I had a lump in my throat looking at the fabulous portrait. A random act of kindness from Marjorie, and a lifelong keepsake for you, Sylvia.

Fiona Phipps

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A truly beautiful thought and gift. 

Denise Cat

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Well done Marjorie a gift of happiness is indeed a great gift to give. Excellent painting that Sylvia can enjoy for years to come.
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