Finished, definitely.

Comments

Well worth the effort Marjorie. The expressive eyes, the hair and the patterned scarf , all expertly put together in a first class portrait.

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Mon 24 Oct 18:17:23

Thankyou Sarah - the nerve wracking bit is next, what will they think?

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 24 Oct 18:22:11

Lovely portrait Marjorie

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Mon 24 Oct 18:30:09

Superb - love the way you have caught the expression.

Posted by Michael Edwards on Mon 24 Oct 18:35:52

It's a winner Marjorie. Beautiful job.

Posted by Jim Morris on Mon 24 Oct 18:57:20

It's a cracking portrait Marjorie, love the light.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Mon 24 Oct 19:00:57

Great work Marjorie it has an Aura

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Mon 24 Oct 19:12:45

Thankyou for that support everyone, it's just tenterhooks now - can you tell how apprehensive I am?

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 24 Oct 19:30:34

Lovely work - subtle and sensitively done. Well done Marjorie!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Mon 24 Oct 19:41:46

I love the light catching this portrait Marjorie . Lovely skin tones Diana

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Mon 24 Oct 20:14:40

Lovely portrait Marjorie, well done.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Mon 24 Oct 20:22:53

A beautiful portrait, Marjorie! Love the sparkle in her eyes!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Mon 24 Oct 21:17:06

My goodness....this is beautiful Marjorie....just look at the eyes and expression. Well done!

Posted by Sylvia Pawson on Mon 24 Oct 22:19:17

Many thanks for your lovely comments, Linda, Diana, Stephen, Mia andSylvia. Pressure is off a bit now, looking forward to other topics.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 24 Oct 22:25:01

A great result Marjorie, despite the pressure, extremely well done! Especially like the way you have painted her hair.

Posted by Sharon Van Der Veen on Mon 24 Oct 22:38:41

I feel i know her..so lifelike. Brilliant Marjorie..

Posted by Peter Loft on Tue 25 Oct 00:48:37

One thing I'm sure of is that they'll love it. How can one not, a lovely portrait with a kind expressive look to the lady. A belter.

Posted by andre mulard on Tue 25 Oct 05:29:50

Bright gaze, soft hairs, peaceful expression, relaxing home evironment: a very well done portrait, Marjorie.

Posted by Ezio Romano on Tue 25 Oct 06:00:07

Lovely shades in her hair so realistic Marjorie , you have also captured a lovely light in her face.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 25 Oct 07:46:48

This is gorgeous Marjorie!

Posted by Louise Naimian on Tue 25 Oct 08:29:44

This is stunning Marjorie, her hair, her eyes everything about it and those personal pieces they wanted in the background don't distract from her beautiful face.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Tue 25 Oct 10:21:48

Hopefully it is now hanging with those who commissioned it!

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Tue 25 Oct 12:08:30

Well not yet Gudrun and I'm not assuming anything. I do appreciate all your lovely comments so Thankyou once again everyone.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 25 Oct 16:44:41

Wow, this is lovely Margorie - soft and beautiful.

Posted by Frank Bingley on Tue 25 Oct 20:23:55

Excellent!

Posted by Ruth Dolan on Tue 25 Oct 21:58:17

Hang on Studio Wall

24/10/2016

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After many tweaks and twizzles, finally done! Hallelujah!

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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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