Too good to eat

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Wow Marjorie this looks good, beautifully drawn and the colours are excellent.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 15 Aug 17:14:32

Super cherries Marjorie!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Sun 15 Aug 17:54:08

Beautiful I could definitely eat those, love the way you have painted the glass bowl Marjorie

Posted by David Johns on Sun 15 Aug 18:49:11

Wonderful, Marjorie - love the glass and cherries!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Sun 15 Aug 19:26:49

Another great piece Marjorie.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sun 15 Aug 19:57:12

The cherries are so realistic and a lovely glass dish,

Posted by Anne Edwards on Sun 15 Aug 20:26:56

How have you become so good, so soon, with oil pastels Marjorie? There’s some alchemy afoot here! The glass dish is superb and I’m admiring the texture in the foreground….texture without smudging? A lovely piece.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 15 Aug 20:46:30

Super work, Marjorie. The colour and sheen on the cherries and the grainy surface that the bowl sits on are perfect.

Posted by Ann Cromack on Sun 15 Aug 21:35:59

Thanks for all the lovely comments. There aren’t many colours in this - my Sennelier set is small. I’m enjoying using them so I’m about to order some chunky ones. Fiona, I blended most of it except the shelf so no smudging. Also, you’re talking to someone who, as a kid, ate jam sandwiches while holding them with a piece of paper. Didn’t like sticky fingers 😆 Seriously, I do get a bit messy, they’re certainly different from soft pastels.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 15 Aug 21:43:42

Yum, very nice indeed

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 16 Aug 05:54:03

Impressive and definitely delicious Marjorie!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Mon 16 Aug 06:17:07

Beautifully done, Marjorie, love the colours.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Mon 16 Aug 06:43:05

Lovely cherries. Really like the background too

Posted by Faye Patrick on Mon 16 Aug 06:43:28

Wow - that is superb. Love the detail of the glass bowl too!

Posted by David Stevens on Mon 16 Aug 06:57:55

Super painting Marjorie, I really like the texture created in the table.

Posted by Denise Cat on Mon 16 Aug 07:09:34

That glass dish is excellent Marjorie 👏

Posted by Frank Bingley on Mon 16 Aug 07:54:50

I love this, Marjorie. I was surprised to see you did this with oil pastels!

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Mon 16 Aug 11:24:36

Thanks, everyone! Ellen - oil pastels can be frustrating can’t they. I’ve found that the surface you work on is crucial.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 16 Aug 13:32:32

This works really well Marjorie. I found oil pastels difficult to work with but you are doing great work with them.

Posted by David Williams on Mon 16 Aug 17:53:00

Wow

Posted by Romila Datta on Mon 16 Aug 18:20:06

Beautiful shiny cherries! Love the depth of colours.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Mon 16 Aug 19:48:59

Nearly missed this Marjorie. Love the effects you have achieved with oil pastels. The cherries are so tangible and the glass and wooden bench have such material form. A very inspirational work. Makes me want to have a go with oil pastels.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 17 Aug 10:25:39

David, Romila, Diane and Carole - thanks again. 2 tips from me - warm hands and smooth surface.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 17 Aug 10:30:23

This is stunning Marjorie.

Posted by Carol Hitchman on Wed 18 Aug 05:58:10

Thanks Carole!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 18 Aug 07:10:23

Sorry, Carol😄

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 18 Aug 07:11:05

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15/08/2021

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Oil pastel on card

About the Artist

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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