Allegorical, Realism, Surrealism Still-Life Oil Paintings by Paula Peacock

                                 

Lilies with Critters 18" x 24" Oil on Canvas

White isn't just white. I love the challenge of painting white and the search for the subtle colors that hide so well. For me, it's like being on a treasure hunt and having that "ah-ha!" moment of discovery when I find the soft colors hidden within.

Looking closely at this painting you will find the 'critters'; a hummingbird, ladybug, butterfly, and snail who I fondly refer to as Harvey. Harvey was a bit slow in his arrival at the feast. Being fashionably late isn't always popular.

May all that is happy be known to your heart.

Love and Light to you and yours,

Paula 

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"Lilies with Critters' Contemporary Realism Still Life by Paula Peacock

'Lilies with Critters'
by Paula Peacock
24 in. X 30 in.
Oil on Canvas

This painting signifies an awakening for me. After the killing of my son, I went into a major depression and found myself creating dark paintings. I realize now I was creating a visual journal of depression and grief. Thirteen paintings & six sculptures later the heaviness left me and this painting is indicative of me waking up, coming out of my cocoon. It represents an active Springtime when insects and birds become busy with an air of excitement, renewal, and growth. You will find a snail, a ladybug, a butterfly and a hummingbird. Art really is therapeutic and I would be the first to say, it saved my life.

If you are interested in learning to paint I holdWEEKLY OIL PANTING CLASSES & Bi-Monthly Workshops

Every Monday and Wednesday11 am - 1 pm  (ex. holidays) Come join a great group every week for mentoring, painting and good company. You can paint with oil paints, watercolor or acrylic. Come for advice on your current project, critique, ideas or just to explore your creativity doing something different. Bring your own supplies. Contact paulapeacock@rocketmail.com

For purchasing the above painting please contact Paula at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more of my work go to paulapeacock.fineartstudioonline.com