Now compared to then

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Three hours wow love the work Marjorie expert light

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Wed 11 Feb 20:40:17

Ta Dennis.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 11 Feb 22:08:19

This is really lovely, Marjorie. I love the muted and harmonious palette, and how you captured the textures of the flowers, the fruits and the dish. You've certainly progressed, but then, your original piece wasn't bad to start with.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Thu 12 Feb 12:36:03

A good exercise and three hours is very good for this...the off set angle makes a difference and soft pastels, if that's what these are, fun to use. Have tried it once but forgot the golden rule...don't inhale!

Posted by Roger Knapik on Thu 12 Feb 13:28:15

Thank you Seok and Roger

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 13 Feb 11:48:59

Hang on Studio Wall

13/04/2015

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Done in about 3 hours this afternoon. It's a little "stiff" because I haven't used pastels for ages. Tackled a completely different way and using Unison and Sennelier. Not great but an improvement on the first I hope.

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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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