First trim

Looking good so far, Marjorie.

Lovely brush strokes and looking really good 😃

Clever lady.

Looks very promising indeed

Oh, the little darling! It’s going to be fab Marjorie

Not bad for 1 hour Marjorie, not bad at all. Should you do any more on it? It has a dream like quality to it and I have always liked unfinished paintings anyway.

Your style reminds me a little of Renoir, an artist i revere.

Well, I'm enjoying it so far - thankyou all for your support!Stuart, I'll do a bit more, I know what you mean, I like unfinished too. But I'm going to do a larger one, when my confidence grows, with the hairdresser in the background, so I may leave this unfinished at some point. Michael! What a nice thing to say, maybe as much skill as in his little finger eh? But I'm glad you like it.

She looks gorgeous Marjorie.

Well done Marjorie, this is coming on well, I am absolutely useless at portraits.

She is cute Margaret. David, you were coming on well. Have you stopped? I must admit, it helps if you like doing them.

Well that's an hour well spent Marjorie, it's all there!

LOOKS GREAT SO FAR MARJORIE

It's bold and confident and catches the child well. Nice work Marjorie.

Yep, looking good - what does your granddaughter think?

Good start Marjorie.

Looking great Marjorie. She looks very sweet.

Lovely portrait of a gorgeous little girl.

Wonderful portrait, Marjorie, good skin tones and expression.

I agree with the comment about Renoir, and the moment this is very like his work, I shall watch with interest.

Wonderful Marjorie. The tones on the hair, especially good.

Doesn't look pleased some determination in that look Marjorie, so sweet. Beautiful painting.

You're all willing me forward - ooer, but thanks.

It’s gorgeous so far, Marjorie. You make it look so effortless with those brush strokes.

Coming along superbly Marjorie, a really great start!