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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