I painted this one on a cold morning when the light felt blue all the way through.
The peacock isn't showing off. He's just standing there, quiet and self-possessed, while the world around him goes dark and cool. That contrast is what stopped me — this intensely alive creature against all that deep midnight blue. I kept the background loose and textured, almost like old walls after a hard rain. Then I let his feathers do the work. Cobalt. Teal. That unexpected flash of white at his crest.
The magenta at his feet was the last thing I added. It felt necessary — just enough warmth to keep the painting from going cold.
Professionally printed on 5.25 x 5.25 inch premium fine art cardstock, these blank note cards highlight the energy of the design while offering a smooth writing surface for your words.
Available in sets of 3, 5, or 10, these cards arrive beautifully packaged—ready to write, gift, or frame. Matching envelope is included.
I painted this one on a cold morning when the light felt blue all the way through.
The peacock isn't showing off. He's just standing there, quiet and self-possessed, while the world around him goes dark and cool. That contrast is what stopped me — this intensely alive creature against all that deep midnight blue. I kept the background loose and textured, almost like old walls after a hard rain. Then I let his feathers do the work. Cobalt. Teal. That unexpected flash of white at his crest.
The magenta at his feet was the last thing I added. It felt necessary — just enough warmth to keep the painting from going cold.
Professionally printed on 5.25 x 5.25 inch premium fine art cardstock, these blank note cards highlight the energy of the design while offering a smooth writing surface for your words.
Available in sets of 3, 5, or 10, these cards arrive beautifully packaged—ready to write, gift, or frame. Matching envelope is included.
