Shifty-eyed

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Very well painted, Marjorie, and a close likeness too.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Fri 30 Oct 16:08:22

A great study, in pose and concentration Marjorie, good solid style.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Fri 30 Oct 16:15:41

Rather concentrated eyes Marjorie, being unfair to yourself. Damn good though.

Posted by Derek Snowdon on Fri 30 Oct 16:27:20

Yes you have got the artist look Marjorie lovely work

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Fri 30 Oct 17:00:40

super

Posted by tony palmer on Fri 30 Oct 18:59:20

Great work and done quickly !!

Posted by Linda Easter on Fri 30 Oct 18:59:30

Thanks everyone. I tried to be honest Derek - might have left out the odd wrinkle. Wish you could airbrush paintings!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 30 Oct 20:34:51

Great painting Marjorie, love the expression and amazing tones :)

Posted by Maria Hughes on Sat 31 Oct 06:43:00

Super brushwork, Marjorie. Lively and full of spontaneity.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Sat 31 Oct 11:05:40

Love it. It has your soft feel.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Sat 31 Oct 14:50:21

Thank you Seok, Maria and Gudrun. Gudrun, your portraits inspired me to go back to painting quick portraits, now I've got very interested again, so thanks.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sat 31 Oct 15:33:32

Hang on Studio Wall

30/10/2015

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Quick acrylic self portrait on pastelmat. It takes the paint very well but I might add pastel on top, purely to try out. Usually use mi-teintes with pastel and pastelmat is certainly rougher in texture.

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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