First shoes

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That is really good, Marjorie - love the shine on the shoes!!

Posted by David Stevens on Mon 23 Jan 16:23:09

Super result. Great subject, very emotive.

Posted by Collette Hughes on Mon 23 Jan 16:29:27

So good Marjorie; excellent patent leather!

Posted by Karen Lewis on Mon 23 Jan 16:40:51

This is lovely Marjorie, they must bring back memories

Posted by Cheryl Allen on Mon 23 Jan 16:48:52

Superb painting , interesting what we have as keepsakes.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Mon 23 Jan 17:04:29

Oh lovely Marjorie. Painted so beautifully and such an original idea.

Posted by Val-Irene Robertson on Mon 23 Jan 17:05:44

Great painting. How time flies!

Posted by Christine Rogan on Mon 23 Jan 17:06:48

So well painted Marjorie.

Posted by David Williams on Mon 23 Jan 17:28:41

A wonderful painting Marjorie.

Posted by Denise Cat on Mon 23 Jan 17:32:13

Excellent painting Marjorie, well done 😊

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Mon 23 Jan 17:54:08

Marjorie, what a fabulous subject….and emotional. Love it!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 23 Jan 18:10:54

Wonderful responses - thank you!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 23 Jan 18:20:36

A great poignant, loving idea.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 23 Jan 18:31:26

Superb painting Marjorie.

Posted by shaun mole on Mon 23 Jan 18:34:45

Such a touching painting Marjorie and beautifully painted

Posted by Russell Edwards on Mon 23 Jan 19:01:59

This is so beautiful Marjorie.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Mon 23 Jan 20:02:20

Such an endearing subject Marjorie. Fancy having the shoes for such a long time. Lovely.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 23 Jan 20:18:48

Very sweet painting, lovely

Posted by Alison Adams on Mon 23 Jan 21:16:25

Awe to gorgeous 😍

Posted by Faye Patrick on Mon 23 Jan 21:36:10

How lovely!

Posted by valerie harper on Mon 23 Jan 21:39:54

Oh gosh how lovely Marjorie, and what a wonderful subject!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Mon 23 Jan 22:35:50

An unusual subject, but very nicely executed Marjorie. I like the loose style and selective use of highlights.

Posted by Ron Goodwin on Mon 23 Jan 23:21:41

Delightful, you are so talented.

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 24 Jan 07:50:50

Great work Marjorie.

Posted by Bob Biggart on Tue 24 Jan 16:59:27

Unusual subject,lovely shiny shoes,love it.

Posted by Anne Edwards on Tue 24 Jan 19:07:51

I appreciate all the lovely comments - thank you!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 24 Jan 20:54:15

Excellent job!

Posted by Sarah Stanley on Tue 24 Jan 21:09:23

Great, Marjorie.

Posted by Coral Pastor Caparrós on Thu 26 Jan 13:01:33

Beautiful subject, wonderful color palette and great composition !

Posted by Lea Laboy on Thu 26 Jan 13:14:46

Thank you Lea, Coral and Sarah.🙂

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 26 Jan 19:08:00

Oh lovely, Marjorie.

Posted by Shirley May on Thu 26 Jan 19:44:20

Superb!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Fri 27 Jan 09:53:10

Fabulous

Posted by Romila Datta on Sat 28 Jan 22:17:40

I love this painting. Not only for its beautiful execution but the emotional attachment. It’s powerful

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Sun 29 Jan 08:15:15

Thank you Shirley, Linda, Romila and Diana - those little shoes bring back so many memories😀

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 29 Jan 09:16:40

Wonderful Marjorie, and to think you’ve kept them all these years!

Posted by Frank Bingley on Fri 03 Feb 09:05:51

Yes Frank, and quite a few Matchbox and Dinky cars ( the “best” ones😁).

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 03 Feb 09:17:14

Hang on Studio Wall

23/01/2023

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Oil on board, 12”x15”. My children’s first shoes, size 4. Now 50 years later!

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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