Paula Peacock Art

               The Awakening by Paula Peacock 24" x 30" Oil on Canvas Rebirth, spiritual awakening. In a sea of the unknown, of what lays beyond, and of what lays beneath a woman is reborn, emerging from the lotus flower to a deeper understanding of spirit, of unconditional love, to experience a deep connection with All That Is. She has released the fear of death and stands her truth. She knows the meaning and purpose of her life, understands the suffering of humanity, she has an awareness, the ability to stay balanced and centered amid the storms of life. She is Love, Gratitude, Light, Compassion, Healer, Teacher, and sees the Divine in every single one of us. The Past does not exist. Tear catchers have been set asea. She has awakened and shares her Inner Freedom with those who are waiting, wanting, anticipating the re-birth of their Awareness, their Truth, their Inner Freedom. For purchasing please contact me  HERE .  To view more of m...

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  WEBSITE Follow Paula on  Facebook Follow Paula on  Instagram  (paulapeacock3173) For purchasing please contact Paula at  paulapeacock@rocketmail.com  To view more of my work go to  www.paulapeacock.com

Flight of the Passing Fancy by Paula Peacock 36" x 48" oil on canvas This painting took five years to complete. I, evidently, was spending a lot of time contemplating my choice in men while working on this one. No, I'm not 'man-bashing'. I'm just truth-speaking. This painting is a fairy tale about 'Three Little Pigs'.  Piggy One, also known as Passing Fancy One, built his home with straw. Hence the box of drinking straws. Needless to say, this pig had a drinking problem. Oops! You ignored those red flags, didn't you, Paula. Piggy had the annoying habit of always wearing sunglasses indoors, on cloudy days, and even dark evenings. Always! Straws did not make a firm foundation for a home. Passing Fancy Two built his home with sticks. That's him sitting on top of the vintage game of 'Pick Up Stix'. Piggy, Two, was a very lazy and immature piggy. He came from a wealthy family and rarely worked. Mama sow had refused to allow any more suckling...

'On the Edge' by Paula Peacock 11" x 14" Oil Oil painting  mentoring  takes place at my studio in Longmont, CO   Monday and Wednesday, 11am - 1pm.  Oil Painting lessons for the beginner, Saturdays, 10a ~ 12  10am - 12pm To join me  email me . Other days are available upon request. I have taught oil painting 12 years in Colorado and Capistrano Beach, CA My work can be found in Italy, Holland, England, Canada and across the US For purchasing please contact Paula at  paulapeacock@rocketmail.com  To view more of my work go to  www.paulapeacock.com For purchasing please contact Paula at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com

'The Shaman' by Paula Peacock 18" x 24" Oil on Canvas The Shaman is the beginning of a series, Mysticism, I am working on.   Coming soon will be 'The Healer', 'The Mystic', and 'The Tarot'. Oil painting mentoring takes place at my studio in Longmont, CO   Monday and Wednesday, 11am - 1pm.  Classes take place Saturdays 10am - 12pm To join me  email me . Other days are available upon request. For purchasing please contact Paula at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com

..."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

Learn the Acrylic Pour Method Mar. 21  11am – 1pm Paula Peacock Art Studio 1515 Main St., Studio# 202, Longmont, CO  Fluid art with fluid swirls. This is a fun method with lots of OOHS and AHHS!  You do not need to have art experience, just the willingness to experiment & be open to the results.   You will learn the techniques of 'dirty pour', 'swipe method' and 'flip cup' along with how to mix the paint in order to get the beautiful cells this media creates. You will produce at least two finished 8" x 10" paintings. All Materials Supplied $45 Sign up now. Only 4 spots left! To register email paulapeacock@rocketmail.com

Weekly Oil Painting Classes with Paula Peacock Weekly oil painting classes for the beginner 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.  You choose which day of the week and I will try to be flexible. There are somedays I will not be available. The day of the week you choose would need to be consistent.  For materials list contact Paula Peacock. Location: Peacock Art Studio, 1515 Main St., Longmont, CO  80501 Cost: $45 per 2-hour class To register: Email HERE   For more information: 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...

'Looking for Me' by Paula Peacock 30" x 24" Oil on Canvas " I wonder if I've been changed during the night. Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I'm not the same, the next question is 'Who in the world am I?' Ah, that's the great puzzle!" (Alice in Wonderland) After my son was murdered in 2014 I started a series of paintings and sculptures which I call 'Altered Soul'. This is one of those paintings. Major depression had set in and my world and as well as myself had changed, never to be the same again. I was missing what life used to be for me and I was searching for healing. I heard Buddhism is not a religion but an education in searching for the 'self.' The 'self' is who I lost when I lost my son. I was, and still am, on a journey of healing. I am much wiser and understanding now and have gone through that tunnel to the ...

Gulliver's Pear by Paula Peacock 8" x 8" Oil on Canvas Painting is a journey of self-discovery where we lose the mask we wear every day for the protection of our ego, our heart, our soul and bare it all for all to see. It's a scary thing to show your paintings to the world. To show people who you really are, to allow yourself to be vulnerable and judged. So we either conform to what's expected of us and discard who we are,-- or love ourselves for who we are, do what we love, take a chance, step out there butt naked and moon the world. Once upon a time, I tried to conform. I painted pretty little pictures that matched your decor and sold those pretty little pictures very well.  Don't get me wrong. Artists paint gorgeous paintings that I wish I had the talent to do, but it just wasn't me or my personality. Ask anyone who knows me. I was bored out of my ever-lovin' mind! It got to where I didn't look forward to going to my studio t...

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

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

'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 hold WEEKLY OIL PANTING CLASSES & Bi-Monthly Workshops Every Monday and Wednesday 11 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...

'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

Nest II (Reality) 12" x 16" Oil on Linen From the 'Altered Soul' Series  (The Art of Grief) Generated after the death of my son. This is no longer the fantasy of a warm and cozy home. This has become my reality. The pear on the right is cracked and broken open, its' essence is gone. What is left is an empty shell, an encasing, a vessel that is no longer needed. Still in the home on this plane, my daughter and feel shattered, irreversibly changed, never to be the same again. "If you ask me what I came to do I this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud" Emile Zola To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com