Monday at the art club

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This jumped out at me Marjorie, it’s so touching. It sings out love.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Mon 30 Oct 14:57:48

That’s an angelic face Marjorie……gorgeous. I’ve never been particularly drawn to portraits of children…… except for Russell’s portraits and your own……you both add some essence of who they are, and the love you have for them. I could cuddle this little lady, and that’s not me!! 😂

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 30 Oct 15:04:52

Well you’re both very kind! Thank you. Incidentally, I must have dropped something on her right arm as I was photographing, looks like a crumb…..

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 30 Oct 15:08:53

Oh so lovely!! Butter wouldn’t melt- or would it!?

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Mon 30 Oct 15:09:45

Delightful Marjorie and what a pretty little dress.

Posted by Denise Cat on Mon 30 Oct 15:10:01

She’s a very happy little girl Tessa…and thanks Denise.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 30 Oct 15:13:29

Beautifully done Marjorie.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Mon 30 Oct 15:25:48

Absolutely agree with John, it sings of love and warmth, as well as great skill...who needs masking fluid!!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Mon 30 Oct 16:28:14

Brilliant - I've got Arches rough, which doesn't suit me at all; would try the fine grain, but it's not cheap; an expensive way to learn you don't get on with a paper. Did someone not say that masking fluid and cotton rag papers don't get on? Not my area of expertise, but think I remember reading that the masking can tear the paper. Anyway you clearly didn't need it.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Mon 30 Oct 16:42:28

A beautiful painting of your beautiful granddaughter, how could I not like it Marjorie?

Posted by Russell Edwards on Mon 30 Oct 16:59:34

This is absolutely wonderful Marjorie! So beautiful!

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Mon 30 Oct 17:00:55

Delightful portrait Marjorie!

Posted by Christine Rogan on Mon 30 Oct 17:13:20

Quite superb!!

Posted by David Stevens on Mon 30 Oct 17:28:11

Delightful!

Posted by Romila Datta on Mon 30 Oct 20:59:39

Smashing portrait Marjorie!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Mon 30 Oct 22:00:58

So good Marjorie, a lot of love in this

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 31 Oct 05:58:42

Super work Marjorie. (You say Arches fine grain, it looks pretty coarse on my PC...never used it myself.)

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 31 Oct 06:37:33

Well done Marjorie. Great use of the white paper despite your lack of masking fluid

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Tue 31 Oct 06:43:24

Lewis, I agree, it does look coarse - might be the camera picking up the texture more….it is called fine grain….

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 31 Oct 08:09:32

Nearly missed this Marjorie. Haven’t been able to log on lately. An enchanting portrait and an expression full of innocence. Love how the bottom half gently fades out.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 31 Oct 09:22:14

A sensitive portrait beautifully painted Marjorie.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Tue 31 Oct 17:18:07

Thank you for all your lovely and always supportive comments!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 31 Oct 17:49:59

This is so gorgeous, Marjorie. I hope you frame it.

Posted by Carol Jones on Tue 31 Oct 18:00:21

Carol, this is a “ try out” to familiarise myself with her features. I’ll be doing others - thank you for your comment.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 31 Oct 23:01:44

Hang on Studio Wall

30/10/2023

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Watercolour on Arches fine grain. Forgot to take my masking fluid which, I suppose, may have allowed me to use stronger tones. Youngest granddaughter.

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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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