Dusk

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Almost abstract to me Marjorie. Without the horizon, therefore the sunset, I see waving figures retreating

Posted by Derek Snowdon on Tue 26 Jan 15:41:57

Well, for all your troubles, this has worked tremendously well; just a hint of mystery. Gorgeous colours and light.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Tue 26 Jan 15:42:33

Well Marjorie, this has turned out a little beauty after all your struggling. some lovely blue hues and a great sunset, if not overstated.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 26 Jan 15:44:27

Derek, you're right - spooky! Especially those two " figures" coming in from the left. It's given me some other ideas.... Thankyou Gudrun and Alan - I think I might have used one of "your" blues Alan.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 26 Jan 16:03:40

An interesting piece, with a strong foreground which I think looks great.almost two scenes in one.

Posted by andre mulard on Tue 26 Jan 16:08:17

More atmospheric than spooky I think Marjorie enhanced by that brilliant foreground.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Tue 26 Jan 16:59:16

Awesome painting Marjorie beautiful modulation as always

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Tue 26 Jan 17:12:02

Oooh Marjorie I love this one its packed with atmosphere and really how I long to paint SUPERB I can't say more.

Posted by dennis roberts on Tue 26 Jan 17:40:42

Andre, Val, Dennis and Dennis, you are all unbelievably kind.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 26 Jan 17:43:33

wow, it's gorgeous Marjorie, so much feeling :)

Posted by Maria Hughes on Tue 26 Jan 17:45:56

Lovely work Marjorie . lovely light on the horizon . Blue , in the foreground , works well.

Posted by Syd Edward on Tue 26 Jan 18:06:49

Despite your problems Marjorie, I think you achieved your aim, I think the blurring in the foreground gives that view you get as the light drops in the evening,, love the muted colours I think it is a really effective work, well done for your persistence in completing it.

Posted by Malcolm Buckley on Tue 26 Jan 18:10:20

Lovely composition and a feeling of just walking by.

Posted by Fred Elwell on Tue 26 Jan 18:22:45

It has a lot of atmosphere Marjorie, and the colours are lovely.

Posted by Julie Bosley on Tue 26 Jan 18:27:27

Not much I can add to the comments already listed Marjorie, other than I love it!!!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 26 Jan 18:39:31

Very lovely painting, Marjorie, with wonderful foreground.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Tue 26 Jan 18:45:51

Another great painting

Posted by Ruth Harris on Tue 26 Jan 19:01:05

Great to see this adorning the the top spot on headline page, well deserved I. Might add.

Posted by andre mulard on Tue 26 Jan 19:09:34

A very natural landscape with that lovely touch of orange on the horizon.

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Tue 26 Jan 20:02:08

Great atmosphere so still and quiet Marjorie love it!

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 26 Jan 20:06:56

You've all really cheered me up with these lovely comments, Thankyou!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 26 Jan 22:08:37

Spooky fingers , yes I can see them. Actually the whole painting has a very restful and serine feeling.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Wed 27 Jan 06:02:03

Thanks Sylvia - you were up early this morning - packing?

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 27 Jan 09:31:31

It has a lovely subtle yet lively feel, Marjorie. I'd be happy if I painted that!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Wed 27 Jan 12:48:17

I love everything about this painting - wonderfully loose and evocative

Posted by lynne whitfield on Wed 27 Jan 13:53:17

Reminds me of the Suffolk marshes between Snape & Aldeburgh. One of my favourite areas.

Posted by Frank Johnson on Wed 27 Jan 16:02:05

Thankyou for great comments Seok, Lynne and Frank.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 27 Jan 19:33:52

What a beautiful and serene sunset!

Posted by Jenny Moed-Korpela on Mon 08 Feb 14:06:40

Perfect light just as you get at dusk. Lovely peaceful painting.

Posted by Ruth Elrington-Browne on Wed 10 Feb 11:48:10

Thanks for commenting Jenny and Ruth.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 10 Feb 13:39:54

This is lovely Marjorie

Posted by Georgina Potter on Wed 06 Mar 16:22:49

Thankyou very much Georgina.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 06 Mar 17:53:10

Hang on Studio Wall

26/01/2016

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Acrylic on gessoed hardboard. Not a good surface, too unresisting, I prefer canvas. I didn't enjoy doing this because the paint slipped all over the place but I was determined to finish. This is nowhere in particular, just wanted to paint a sunset.

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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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