Description
Peacocks have always symbolized extravagance and vanity but also confidence. They are loud and showy and don’t care who sees or hears them. There is a bossiness and pushiness about them that is appealing. They own what they are. This piece was created as a study of warm and cool colors and a challenge to myself to push beyond my comfort zone and try a more classic painting process. I started with a subtraction layer of dark brown, pulling out tones with brushes and tools by removing paint. Then I added a layer of transparent blues and greens to the background. Finally I added opaque layers to detail the feathers and body and closer trees.
Size: 20 x 16 inches
Medium: Oils on traditional stretched canvas
This painting is sold unframed.
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