Christmas

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A superb portrait Marjorie I would love to be able to do portraits as good as this .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 30 Nov 16:35:37

Really beautiful Marjorie

Posted by Rachel Wood on Thu 30 Nov 16:39:28

So beautiful!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Thu 30 Nov 16:48:42

Looking forward to the painting Marjorie but it works really well in charcoal too. The light is fabulous and I love those reflections on the wall.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 30 Nov 17:02:16

Beautifully caught Marjorie. I just saw this on the forum. Excellent.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Thu 30 Nov 17:05:49

Delightful work.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 30 Nov 17:18:01

The magic of Christmas is definitely shown here.

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Thu 30 Nov 17:36:30

Beautiful drawing Marjorie.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Thu 30 Nov 17:45:26

A brilliant charcoal drawing Marjorie, can't wait for the painted version.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Thu 30 Nov 17:49:51

I know you've done this for a painting but this is rather fabulous in its own right. I love the mix of hard and soft marks you have used.

Posted by Collette Hughes on Thu 30 Nov 17:53:47

Lovely portrait and light. Waiting for the painting!

Posted by Christine Rogan on Thu 30 Nov 18:01:28

You have captured such a longing gaze in her expression Marjorie. There is something magical about the whole scene.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 30 Nov 18:27:10

A super start.

Posted by Chris Scott on Thu 30 Nov 18:44:35

Hmm… this is rather good, in fact very good Marjorie!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 30 Nov 19:02:08

Thank you very much everyone! Alan, you make me smile when you start off with Hmm….

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 30 Nov 19:06:17

Lovely, Marjorie, love the lighting.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Thu 30 Nov 19:16:02

A little late getting here, but lovely work Marjorie. I don't feel a need to say more.

Posted by Jim Morris on Thu 30 Nov 20:05:28

That background, the sparkles of light make the composition work very well Marjorie.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Thu 30 Nov 20:07:07

Wow, superb portrait

Posted by Romila Datta on Thu 30 Nov 20:56:59

Absolutely exquisite Marjorie.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Thu 30 Nov 21:15:35

Stunning Marjorie! Beautiful light, wonderful reflections.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 30 Nov 22:17:28

It's lovely and stands alone as a good portrait.

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 01 Dec 08:33:50

Thank you all very much for those comments.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 01 Dec 09:27:18

Gorgeous light and shade Marjorie

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Fri 01 Dec 09:46:10

This has lovely light and atmosphere, and conveys a quiet and contemplative scene that is so apt for Christmas.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Mon 04 Dec 12:28:04

Hang on Studio Wall

30/11/2023

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Exploring a future painting of my granddaughter. Charcoal and conte on lining paper.

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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