Not my usual topic by Marjorie Firth

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Well done! It's full of atmosphere and movement.

That’s a relief! I’m glad you didn’t focus on the lack of detail!

Absolutely brilliant Marjorie! Challenge well met.

That’s really great

Challenge extremely well met Marjorie

Love the animation, drama and reflections Marjorie.

Lovely and cosy inside that train Marjorie. Bitterly cold outside.

Brilliantly executed Marjorie.

Well you certainly rose to the challenge. Lovely piece of work.

Tony - take up those brushes again!

Like the drama in the painting!

Romila, time for a challenge? ( forum)

Excellent. Full of movement.

Really good, super colour.

Very good Marjorie and challenge well met.

Great. Reminds me of the polar express 🤔

Lovely painting Marjorie. Proper Job!

Brilliant, I can see this as the illustration for a spooky story.

Thanks folks - anyone else fancy joining in?

Brilliant, Marjorie, very atmospheric.

Good one Marjorie. Has movement and atmosphere

Really well done Marjorie. Reminds me of Murder on the Orient Express!

Yes Carole, trains have featured in many thrillers, maybe this one too! Thanks everyone for looking.

This is superb Marjorie! The reflection and limited colour palette in the background and foreground works so well!

Wow! Feel the speed ..and hear that roar. Amazing train.

Thanks both! Feel free to join the challenge on the forum - the more the merrier!

Hang on Studio Wall
24/05/2026
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Peter Smith challenged me to this…mmmm. Why not join in? Look on the forum, “ New Challenge”.

About the Artist
Marjorie Firth

Still Life, seascapes and portraits are my favourite subjects. I paint whatever takes my fancy and, from time to time, attend short courses. I paint in a variety of media, oils are my favourite.

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