Contemporary Realism, Still Life by Paula Peacock


Turnips, 12" x 24", Oil on Canvas

For purchasing please contact Paula at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com

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  1. Diana MarshallSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Who would think that a bunch of turnips would make for such a great painting!!

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  2. Paula PeacockSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    @Diana. Thank you for the comlpliment!

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