Reflection and Reflections

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Amazing light and shadows and then there’s such a stunning reflection. Well done.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Fri 01 May 16:41:58

Many thanks, Christine - I'll confess, it was a bit of a nightmare to do.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 01 May 16:47:47

Beautiful work Marjorie!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Fri 01 May 17:22:54

Very brave of you to paint something so difficult Marjorie. Wonderful painting.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 01 May 18:52:18

Thanks Carole - I set myself a challenge.....I painted it on top of another painting without blocking out the previous one, in some ways it helped, at first, then the middle part ...what a mess! I was determined not to give up...I'm reasonably happy with it.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 01 May 19:00:11

Thanks, Linda!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 01 May 19:00:31

"Wow"

Posted by Jenny Meadows on Fri 01 May 20:08:22

"Reasonably happy"!! I'm still trying to figure out how you did it, Marjorie. Wonderful idea, beautifully executed. Your grandson steals the show, but the light and shadows have their moments, as does the super supporting background. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Fri 01 May 21:09:09

Wow the work that's has gone into this is amazing, that reflection is superb. Well done.

Posted by Jennifer Edwards on Sat 02 May 00:45:00

This is fantastic Marjorie, and I’ve actually been wondering if you were still painting it! Superb reflections and light and he looks as though he is willing the cactus to grow. Not sure when you started this but it has a feel of the current lockdown to it. Excellent and unusual subject.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Sat 02 May 06:42:00

Jenny M and Jenny E, thank you for those lovely comments. And Brian and Tessa too - interesting, Tessa, that you mention the lockdown....I wanted to capture a certain feeling of stillness, a little bit of strangeness. Thanks again, for the comments.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sat 02 May 07:07:50

Stunning - reflections are great and I like the storytelling

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 02 May 07:32:35

Splendid, clever work Marjorie.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Sat 02 May 09:24:27

Great work and great composition

Posted by Romila Datta on Sat 02 May 09:53:27

Great idea and brilliantly painted Marjorie, the light and reflections are so skilfully captured, superb piece.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sat 02 May 10:56:16

Beautiful work

Posted by Mark Highfield on Sat 02 May 14:03:31

It's been said. Great painting.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Sat 02 May 14:20:39

Thank you Heather, Michael, Romila, Russell, Mark and Gudrun. I certainly appreciate you all looking and commenting.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sat 02 May 21:21:06

Beautiful sense of the light coming in Marjorie. He might like my collection then?

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sun 03 May 09:10:20

John, thanks, he's got quite a few little ones, his uncle bought him this whopper, it's become one of the family!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 03 May 10:46:55

Hang on Studio Wall

01/05/2020

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Oil on canvas. " Will Spike grow as tall as me?" My grandson, very proud of his cactus.

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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