Paula Peacock Art

'Unbound' by Paula Peacock 16" x 20" Oil on Canvas A breath of fresh air! After almost 3 years of my life being consumed and controlled by grief because of the loss of my son, I now have moments of feeling like Paula again. I’m still grieving and realize I always will.  What we were is gone. What will be is yet to come. But, we will be. The sky is a bit brighter as the sun rises, symbolic of a new day, with the heavyweight of darkness being pushed aside. A beautiful blue butterfly releases the restraints of grief and anger, allowing me the ability to breathe again and to look forward to what the day may bring. Live each day as though it’s all we have and remember to tell your children you love them no matter their age. They will never outgrow hearing it and we should never tire of saying it. For purchasing please contact Paula at  paulapeacock@rocketmail.com   To view more of my work go to   www.paulapeacock.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

'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 ...

'The Key to Me' Oil on Linen 16" x 20" by Paula Peacock The inner pear shows an attempt to discard the outer dark cloak of constant depression (the outer layer) which serves as a hardened armor and a disguise to fool, not only myself, but others as well.  The inner pear tries to emerge completely out, to be what she once was, but continues holding on to her protective tough skin not quite ready to bravely step out and be happy without feeling guilt. 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

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

All the Kings' Horses...12" x 16", Oil on Canvas If you have questions regarding this painting please email me at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com I've been thinking about doing this painting for years. I've had a fascination of nursery rhyme origins for quite some time. This painting is about the nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty. The following information is an excerpt from rhymes.org.uk; "Humpty Dumpty was a term used in fifteenth century England describing someone who was obese. Humpty Dumpty was in fact believed to be a large cannon! It was used during the English Civil War ( 1642 - 1649). A huge cannon, called Humpty Dumpty, was placed on the wall next to St Mary's Church. The historical events detailing the siege of Colchester are well documented - references to the cannon ( Humpty Dumpty) are as follows: *St Mary's Church is fortified and a large cannon is placed on the roof which was fired by ‘One-Eyed Jack Thompson' *July 14th / July 15th 1648 - ...

The Red Bowl, Oil on Wood, 12" x 12" To purchase this painting please contact Jane Hamilton Fine Art To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com You may also find my work at; Contemporary Fine Art International Contemporary Still Life International Still Life Artists of Colorado Daily Painters of Colorado

'Coffee Pot on Red', 8" x 16", Oil on Canvas To purchase this painting please contact Jane Hamilton Fine Art To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com You may also find my work at; Jane Hamilton Fine Art Art Gallery, Tucson, AZ. www.janehamiltonfineart.com Contemporary Fine Art International Contemporary Still Life International Still Life Artists of Colorado Daily Painters of Colorado Visit my blog at PaulaPeacockArt.blogspot.com

'The Water Bearer', 16" x 20", Original oil painting on canvas To purchase this painting please contact me at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com You may also find my work at; Contemporary Fine Art International Contemporary Still Life International Still Life Artists of Colorado Daily Painters of Colorado

Apple Core, 6" x 6", Oil on Wrap Around Canvas SOLD* To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com You may also find my work at; Contemporary Fine Art International Contemporary Still Life International Still Life Artists of Colorado Daily Painters of Colorado Thanks to all who visited my studio during the Longmont Studio Tour Weekend! Lots of new faces as well as a few that I hadn't seen in a few years. It was nice to catch up. Though it is a lot of work preparing for the event, it is always well worth it. I'm still trying to catch my breath. As I sit here with Ziggy laying across my feet (big orange kitty, on his back, feet in the air and doing a great job of imitating road kill), we are contemplating the direction my art should go in. Some of it is what I call the 'Traditional Still Life' genre. It is always nice, safe, sells, rarely stimulates conversation. On the other hand, is what I call my 'Gotta Laugh to Keep from Crying' (aka contemporar...

'Three Tomatoes', Oil on Canvas, 10" x 12" To purchase this painting please contact Paula at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more of my work go to www.paulapeacock.com

'Why the Chicken REALLY Crossed the Road' 12" x 24" Oil on Canvas SOLD* I often say that I don't choose the subjects I paint, they choose me. While browsing through a local flea market, the little chicken sugar and creamer set caught my eye and for some goofy reason unknown to me, I was transfixed. They begged to be bought and at 99 cents I couldn't refuse. I love pairing unusual objects with each other. Add a little whimsy and I'm right at home with the composition. For purchasing information contact me at paulapeacock@rocketmail.com To view more work go to www.paulapeacock.com