“Bella” in the garden by Marjorie Firth

I like the light falling on Bella and the colours of the foliage. Lovely loose brushstrokes Marjorie.

Lovely foliage Marjorie and I agree, I like how the light is catching Bella.

Thanks both, it was lovely to paint again.

I love the palette Marjorie. Beautiful warm light

Lovely Autumn feel, also like the light on Bella and forefront leaves Marjorie.

Lovely variety of brushstrokes and colours.

You had fun. I do like it.

Super loose brush work, Marjorie!

Wonderful combination of colours, like it a lot

Full of energy and colour, a joyful painting.

Love the warm colours, Marjorie.

Beautiful colours, Marjorie.

Thanks everyone - Paul, it was actually a joy to paint, to get back into a routine again after Xmas ( yes, I’m becoming a bit of a Scrooge character, though I don’t mean I didn’t enjoy family time, it’s just the hype).

A beautiful mix of warmth and light that Bella is bathed in Marjorie. Glad I’m not the only one who turns carved stone into characters, I have a rather curvaceous lady called Tryphena who hides her modesty amongst the ferns. Apparently, it’s of Greek origin and means delicate….I think I may need to rename her. It was the name of a friend of mine who I knew as Phena, until she told me her full name. I think it’s a beautiful name but she hated it.

Beautiful colours and brushwork, Marjorie - I really like this...

Thanks Jan, Fiona - Tryphena sounds a bit more sophisticated than Bella Lasagna 😆

Very beautiful Marjorie. Love the colours!

Thanks Louise! HNY!