Strictly for the birds by Marjorie Firth

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Really good Marjorie, especially the Pyrex jug. I would have used the custard powder too!

Posted by Frank Bingley on Sun 03 Aug 15:02:14

Great Marjorie. Either you open tins like me, or it’s artistic license.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sun 03 Aug 15:18:35

Thanks Frank and Lewis - no, I open them too. All for art’s sake 😆 That custard was out of date in 2013!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 03 Aug 15:24:55

Beautifully painted Marjorie.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 03 Aug 15:27:36

Excellent still life, Marjorie - hope the custard turned out well!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Sun 03 Aug 15:28:55

Marvellous, and looks yummy- never mind the date!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Sun 03 Aug 15:37:48

Love this, Marjorie. I can smell the custard 😃

Posted by Bob Singfield on Sun 03 Aug 15:47:46

Love a bit of Birds and a quirky still life which I like a lot

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 03 Aug 15:56:56

I like what you've done with the colours of the supporting elements, to tie in with the main features

Posted by Gerry Mellor on Sun 03 Aug 16:04:30

Wonderful painting Marjorie.

Posted by Denise Cat on Sun 03 Aug 16:19:53

Superb Marjorie.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sun 03 Aug 16:47:51

Excellent painting Marjorie- breadboard, Pyrex jug and Birds custard- I bet many houses have these- mine does, and the custard powder isn’t always in date too!

Posted by Christine Rogan on Sun 03 Aug 16:56:47

Superb composition with such mundane things and what an impact they make Marjorie.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sun 03 Aug 17:42:55

Thanks everyone. Christine, you made me think….I have some more modern things but I’ve never thought about getting rid of this breadboard, which is quite old fashioned I suppose. I’m certainly not “minimalist”.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 03 Aug 18:08:30

Birds custard - instant nostalgia! Terrific Marjorie.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sun 03 Aug 21:49:13

Excellent still life

Posted by Martin Shaw on Mon 04 Aug 07:09:27

Nicely painted and tells a good story

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Mon 04 Aug 07:37:58

Just absolutely Wow, fantastic, and so very evocative too! The 'sell by' date...simply to get you to buy more!!!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Mon 04 Aug 09:04:43

So good - brings back memories.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Mon 04 Aug 13:23:00

Great work Marjorie

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Mon 04 Aug 13:57:33

This is so good! What a talent you have, Marjorie!

Posted by Peter Robinson on Mon 04 Aug 19:43:53

What lovely comments! Thank you all very much - you all have great talent so it’s extra special!😄

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 04 Aug 20:03:59

This Still-life painting looks superb Marjorie, can remember The Birds Custard in England...think we can buy it in special sections of the supermarket like HP Sauce too, but sadly Horlicks has been discontinued! I love the Pyrex jug and the crinkled foil with desert spoon... Well done!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Posted by Angela Harrison on Sat 09 Aug 02:38:43

Thank you Angela. Bird’s custard actually tastes good! I have to admit that , for grandchildren, I am lazy and buy cartons of ready made custard, though the pudding is always home made.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sat 09 Aug 06:10:06

Ah, this brings back memories. Superb work.

Posted by Jacqueline Budd on Thu 21 Aug 16:40:26

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Oil on board. A very old one with bits added ( the spoon) to balance it a bit more. It wouldn’t be set up the same if I did it now…..maybe I’ll use the same objects and start afresh. I actually used this custard a month or so ago, well out of date, and it was still ok!

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Marjorie Firth

Still Life, seascapes and portraits are my favourite subjects. I paint whatever takes my fancy and, from time to time, attend short courses. I paint in a variety of media, oils are my favourite.

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