Paula Peacock Art

Metamorphosis of a Bi-polar by Paula Peacock 12" x 24" Oil on Canvas Raising my grandson from the age of 6 years old, I watched him struggle with severe bi-polar his entire life. He is now 28 and the bipolar is somewhat under control. But, at the time, I wasn't quite sure about bi-polar or how to help someone through the nightmare as such as his. I think I did this painting as my way of trying to understand what he goes through. From being highly manic and violent to being down, depressed and anxious that nobody liked him. Rarely were things 'peachy' for him or the family. The peach representing the middle ground or what we would call 'normal' was rarely present. It seemed he was always morphing from one mood to the other throughout the day. The peppers represent his manic stages and the mushrooms, the depressive stage. Until someone pointed it out to me I didn't realize that out of the vine I had created his profile, at the top, and hands and le...

'If it Walks Like a Duck...' by Paula Peacock 12" x 24" Oil on Canvas Edgar Degas said; "A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, some fantasy. When you always make your meaning perfectly clear, you end up boring people." I like it when I manage to pique someones' interest in a painting, to keep them standing in front of it, thinking, cogitating on its meaning, wondering "What the heck was this artist thinking?" I don't try to make it my goal. I'm simply painting my life journey. Painting is a state of being and self-discovery. A painter paints what she is.   If you are interested in purchasing please contact the artist HERE To view more of her work see www.paulapeacock.fineartstudioonline.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...

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

The Narcissists' Mirror 28" x  34" Oil on Canvas by   Paula Peacock A wilted and almost dried up daffodil (scientific name narcissus) gazes into a tri-folding mirror and sees only himself as beautiful and all else (the purple tulip) surrounding him as not as perfect, beautiful or as delightful as he sees himself to be. When in reality, it is he who is ugly on the inside and outside because of his conceit. The dragonfly represents self delusion and the bubbles allude to the brevity of life. To see more paintings like this: Visit my  WEBSITE Or To Purchase/Additional info:   EMAIL

The Narcissists' Mirror 28" x  34" Oil on Canvas by   Paula Peacock A wilted and almost dried up daffodil (scientific name narcissus) gazes into a tri-folding mirror and sees only himself as beautiful and all else (the purple tulip) surrounding him as not as perfect, beautiful or as delightful as he sees himself to be. When in reality, it is he who is ugly on the inside and outside because of his conceit. The dragonfly represents self delusion and the bubbles allude to the brevity of life. To see more paintings like this: Visit my  WEBSITE Or To Purchase/Additional info:   EMAIL

'Orange Sunrise' Oil on Wood  (cut in arched shape) 17.5" x 9.5" b y Paula Peacock To see more paintings like this: Visit my   WEBSITE Or To Purchase/Additional info:   EMAIL