Iron Men, Crosby Beach, (2) by Marjorie Firth

Like both - these iron men are stunning in real life and, as I say, you've made them look ethereal which I like a lot

Thanks Heather. I'm basing this on the beach near me in Northumberland, plus an imagined sky. It's for some friends, they definitely want the iron men and I don't want them to look photographic.

This is lovey Marjorie. I wonder what Mr Gormley would think? Here in Plymouth we now have our own Gormley man, so I might do the same, although there is more of a shorescape behind ours.

Captures these sculptures beautifully.

Now this one ticks the boxes for me Marjorie. Calmer somehow, and peaceful, I think the iron men seem solid a stronger statement.

Very atmospheric, Marjorie, love your colour palette on this.

Beautifully painted Marjorie.

A beautiful painting with a seemingly endless vista.

Many thanks for taking the trouble to comment, Linda, Gudrun, Fiona, Mia, Paul and Anne. I think I'll be doing a few more, exploring different palettes. It's a commission for a friend, which makes it harder.

The sky and picture surface is glorious

Beautiful rendition of the iron men, great palette Marjorie.

Love the transition between land,sea and sky Marjorie great pallet, love the movement in the sky, overall pure tranquility, nice one.

Love this painting too.

Oh, thank you all again. I'm just waiting for the canvas to arrive (120x60cm), then the nerves will set in.😃😫

Stunning love your beaches Marjorie