Paula Peacock Art

..."And Then She Wept" by Paula Peacock 18" x 24" Oil on Eucalyptus on Birch I did this painting after being contacted by a non-profit who wanted an image for their website representing the fight against domestic abuse against women and children. "..And Then She Wept" brings awareness to women being abused physically, emotionally, sexually, mentally with the violence spreading to the children. She is trapped in a relationship knowing that it hurts to stay in & would hurt to get out of. She is broken in mind, body, & spirit & has grown too weak to protect her children. The painting was on their website for many years. If you know of someone in such a relationship don't stand idly by. Contact the authorities and put the situation on their radar. For purchasing please contact Paula at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com

Double Departure by Paula Peacock Oil on Canvas 16" X 20" In 2014 I lost my little sister to breast cancer and my son was killed 6 months later. This painting honors the people I lost. The monk figurine represents me and the two monks in the mirror represent my son and my sister. I am on this side and they have transitioned to the other side yet we will always remain connected as shown by the thin white ribbon. The white butterflies on the other side(in the mirror) are indicative of angels (for me). The nautilus indicates my mental state at the time, trapped, alone, yet protected by the outer walls I had erected while I dealt with grief. Weekly Oil painting Classes for the Beginner If you are interested in learning how to paint, I specialize in teaching the beginning beginner every Saturday at my studio in Longmont, CO. I take you step by step through a still life painting teaching you to have a clear concept in the basics of oil painting as well as how to mix pai...

Weekly Oil Painting Classes with Paula Peacock for Beginner Art Students Weekly Oil Painting Classes with Paula Peacock for Beginner Art Students: Most Saturdays, 11am - 1pm. We will be covering painting techniques, color theory, composition, featuring the subject of Still-Life. You will gain an understanding of the oil painting process as you learn about color mixing, values, complements. Canvas prep, varnish, framing, mediums and paintbrush care will be discussed. Each student is encouraged to work at their own pace. For Materials List contact Paula Peacock. Location: Peacock Art Studio, 1515 Main St., Longmont, CO  80501 Cost: $45 per 2 hour class To register: text 720-938-9661 or email  paulapeacock@rocketmail.com For purchasing please contact Paula at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com

'Looking for Happy' by Paula Peacock 24" x 30" Oil on Canvas In 2014, my little sister lost her battle to breast cancer at the age of 51. Five months later I received a call from the Denver Coroner telling me my son had been murdered. Two days after that horrific phone call came yet another; local police informed me my art studio had been broken into and vandalized. Five of my paintings had been damaged or destroyed. Needless to say, major depression took over my life and I embarked upon a 5-year journey of creating dark paintings and sculptures as my way of expressing my grief. This is one of those paintings- The Buddhas depicted are known as the Happy Buddha. In this painting, they remain somewhat hidden, in the shadows or behind objects. This is representative of a search for happiness but not quite finding it. One feels it’s just around the corner but never fully in view. The string is our connection to the different aspects of our lives that define our...

'Flight of the Passing Fancy' by Paula Peacock 36" x  48", Oil on Canvas This painting took five years to complete. I, evidently, spent a lot of time contemplating my choice in men. No, I'm not 'man-bashing'. Although I've already given you enough hints, I will let you cogitate on this mysterious, rollercoaster life story of mine.  Take weekly oil painting classes with Longmont Artist, Paula Peacock. Private Lessons and Group Workshops Available. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS for 2020 Peacock Art Studio 1515 Main St., Studio# 202 Longmont, CO * OIL PAINTING FOR THE BEGINNER Feb 1 & 8,  11 am - 2 pm This 2-day workshop is focused only on beginners. This class is designed to introduce the basics of oil painting for the novice featuring the subject of still-life. All materials supplied. $185   *HAVE FUN with the ACRYLIC POUR METHOD March 21, 11 am - 1 pm Fluid art with fluid swirls. This is a fun method with lots of oohs! and ahhs! You will learn the t...

'Coming Out' by Paula Peacock 11"x14" Oil on Canvas This painting was inspired by one of my students whom I taught for 5 years. At 13 years old, she announced to me she was gay. A year or so later she announced she was bi-sexual, then transgender/transsexual, then simply said, "it's complicated". She kept this information from her family for at least 5 years. Her teenaged angst was multiplied ten-fold while she struggled with her identity, hiding who she really was. Towards the end of our time spent together teaching and learning, she finally came out to her mother. There was an overnight change in her personality. She was relieved, happy, elated, light as a feather, sunshiny and danced on-air to name a few emotions. I thought of her as a butterfly emerging from her cocoon and was free to fly like the beautiful person she was. She graduated high school and left for college. I miss seeing her weekly for our 2 hours of making art and talking and ...

Turquoise Jar and Grapes By Paula Peacock 24" X 30" Oil on Canvas For purchasing please contact Paula at  paulapeacock@rocketmail.com   To view more of my work go to   www.paulapeacock.com OIL PAINTING LESSONS in LONGMONT, CO Contact me (paulapeacock@rocketmail.com) if you're interested in oil painting lessons; private or group. I offer to mentor as well. I also hold workshops on The Basics of Handmade Paper, Making Paper Pulp Vessels, How to Paint Mandalas, Acrylic Pouring and more. Whew! My studio is located in Longmont, CO For purchasing please contact Paula at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com