Woman at a Window - after Degas

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That’s interesting Marjorie . I always like big contrasts .

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Wed 07 Mar 15:24:47

It's good to play Marjorie😀

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Wed 07 Mar 15:49:18

I do like that slightly hazy look Marjorie and the composition is good!

Posted by Louise Naimian on Wed 07 Mar 16:19:53

It's very impressive Marjorie. I love that style.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Wed 07 Mar 18:36:25

A lovely scene Marjorie

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Wed 07 Mar 18:37:19

I like it Marjorie

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 07 Mar 19:01:37

Love the diffused effect Marjorie.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 07 Mar 19:23:01

Nice to experiment, and it looks good.

Posted by andre mulard on Wed 07 Mar 19:34:53

I like it. Degas is one of my favourites.

Posted by Dawn Halliwell on Wed 07 Mar 19:42:36

nice painting Marjorie like it

Posted by dennis roberts on Wed 07 Mar 20:42:04

I like the idea of the sitter contrasting against the window, that always works well Marjorie. An idea worth developing.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Wed 07 Mar 21:01:31

Like it, Marjorie

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Wed 07 Mar 21:25:24

Love the backlighting from the window with just enough reflected light on the figure Marjorie.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Wed 07 Mar 21:43:35

Thanks for all the comments folks!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 07 Mar 22:02:10

You've got your tones worked out, the effect of light through the window is excellent.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 08 Mar 07:54:34

Thanks Lewis, now to work out some subtle colour changes.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 08 Mar 08:07:26

Nice one marjorie.

Posted by David Perry on Thu 08 Mar 08:57:06

Pretty good Marjorie. Is that you reading?

Posted by xxStuart xxFairlamb on Thu 08 Mar 09:47:20

Thanks, David and Stuart - yes it is!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 08 Mar 10:32:35

Distinctive shapes and good blending Marjorie.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Fri 09 Mar 06:57:00

beautiful work Marjorie

Posted by David Harrison on Fri 09 Mar 13:27:36

Hang on Studio Wall

07/03/2018

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Trying out an idea, small play around.

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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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