Spring cleaning

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lovely Marjorie they look great and the painting

Posted by dennis roberts on Wed 07 Dec 21:48:50

Lovely memory of their childhood Marjorie! You really have caught the moment of concentration and action.

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Wed 07 Dec 22:49:18

Thanks a lot Dennis and Satu - you can imagine the mess. We gave the windows another once over when they had gone. Kids just love water.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 07 Dec 22:53:39

They can clean mine any day!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Thu 08 Dec 01:23:19

Just what I like to see, they're earning their keep. Great scene...nostalgic and beautifully done.

Posted by andre mulard on Thu 08 Dec 06:29:28

Super piece of work Marjorie a fabulous composition

Posted by Dermot Brennan on Thu 08 Dec 06:44:03

This fills me with joy, Marjorie.

Posted by Dawn Halliwell on Thu 08 Dec 07:25:10

Then you cleaned up after them. A lovely painting and a lovely memory.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Thu 08 Dec 08:17:48

Beautiful as always Marjorie

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Thu 08 Dec 08:37:15

Absolutely beautiful

Posted by Sarah Eden on Thu 08 Dec 09:25:00

Super scene Marjorie and a great memory.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Thu 08 Dec 09:33:40

Thanks all - don't think they'd be volunteering now!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 08 Dec 10:24:41

Lovely Marjorie, a really nice way to catch the children enjoying themselves.

Posted by David Johns on Thu 08 Dec 11:27:23

Beautiful subject beautifully captured Marjorie

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 08 Dec 12:33:36

Amazing pastel, Marjorie, very worthy of the top line.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Thu 08 Dec 13:06:44

Brill pastel. Not coming to live with you I would end up hoovering,ironing and cutting the grass.. hope you paid em. Ha ha.......peter

Posted by Peter Patrington on Thu 08 Dec 14:11:54

Many thanks David, Russell and Cesare.Luckily Peter, at that age, money didn't come into it, now.....

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 08 Dec 15:51:45

This is fab Marjorie, a lovely pastel.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 08 Dec 15:52:41

Really lovely pastel of these busy little bees Marjorie.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 08 Dec 16:16:02

It's terrific Marjorie!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 08 Dec 18:34:41

great work ..sweet subjects

Posted by anne cooper on Thu 08 Dec 18:58:29

Margaret, Carole, Fiona and Anne - Thankyou very much.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 08 Dec 19:50:43

You certainly did! Excellent pastel

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 08 Dec 20:01:14

Thankyou Gudrun.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 08 Dec 22:37:53

This is so good, Marjorie. You can just see that vigorous cleaning going on!

Posted by Shirley May on Thu 15 Dec 23:00:51

Thankyou Shirley! I've had a bit of trouble logging back in, hence the delay in replying.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 16 Dec 18:47:31

Adorable, Marjorie! I love the stance of your window cleaner! I bet they were soaked! Happy memories for you. Thank you for your messages of support with my eye ops.. It is good to have it behind me now. My best wishes to you for Christmas and the New Year. Enjoy!!! xx

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Thu 22 Dec 19:29:36

This is wonderful and reminds me of my twins when they were little! How cleverly you have suggested detail without actually painting it!

Posted by Jackie Poulouktsi on Mon 19 Jun 06:41:42

Thanks for the comment Jackie. They are 11 and 13 now.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 19 Jun 16:10:36

Hang on Studio Wall

07/12/2016

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An older pastel. Two of my grandchildren when they were younger, we made sure they were kept busy!

About the Artist

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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