Devil’s Porridge & The Canary Girls by Fiona Phipps

Super painting with a history , thanks for sharing it Fiona .

Interesting piece of history and a good painting to go with it.

This is so different for you Fiona. It’s interesting, I like it, especially the lovely restricted palette you’ve used.

I didn’t start out with the intention of the girls to look “sinister,” as my other half suggested, but to maybe capture their involvement in the war effort being in the background…..”ghostly.” Probably overthinking that one 🤔

Great painting Fiona.

That was quick, I was writing my explanation……. Yes, very different for me but, you know when you have this idea floating about, this one for about three years! I can cross it off my mental list now I’ve got it out of my system. 😂 Thank you Paul, Andrew and Marjorie much appreci.

Many thanks Stephen!

These ladies were true heroines, literally dicing with death every day. I like the style of your painting, they do look slightly sinister, but it fits the subject so well.

Fascinating story Fiona, and here is a ghostliness to your painting which seems appropriate. Very different and interesting.

An interesting painting full of nostalgia. I like how indistinct the faces are Fiona. It works well.

Very expressive painting and mark making Fiona, Complete it

Really effective Fiona - I love it!

Great work, Fiona. And a wonderful tribute to these brave women. One of my great Aunts worked in a munitions factory, a delicate soul, I was told, and died at a young age.

This is terrific Fiona, I love the colours and the hint of the facial features works brilliantly

That's fascinating Fiona and I love your painting.

Thank you so much for your generous comments.….Lewis, Tessa, Carole, John, Sarah, Carol, Russell, Diane. I wasn’t confident about posting it but I glad I did….thank you.

Great piece of history Fiona and a cracking painting.

Fabulous subject Fiona and a super painting.

Every picture tells a story Fiona and you certainly have here.

Very touching painting Fiona. I hadn't heard of that piece of history, they certainly were brave.

This is really interesting, Fiona, both painting and narrative.

A poignant background story, Fiona - it's good that you have paid tribute to the girls' bravery with your striking painting!

An unusual piece Fiona, interesting and you’ve got a good palette for the subject. Obviously the lack of facial features was something deliberate!

Thank you for that piece of history and what an interesting painting

Even without explanation there is a fascinating mind exercise at work here. A nice suggestion of mystery and intrigue painted in true impression style. Really like this Fiona. .

Excellent palette and mark making creating an atmospheric and poignant image

Without reading your intro or other comments the images screamed the horrible conditions of these vast factories and the unrelenting dangers hanging ovr these women. I visited the place on one of our Galloway trips. Not a happy experience. Well done Fiona.

Many thanks everyone for your positive comments and your empathy towards the Canary Girls…..I’m sure they would appreciate your words, as I do. Thanks again

This is what paints were made for. Brilliant Fiona.

Wow how interesting.Great piece of work

Thank you so much for your very kind comment Chris, really appreciate your positive support. Cecilia, glad you like it and thank you 🙏