Monday, 24 June 2013

A Peacock

This is the latest subject on Facebook `Painting Colorful Birds for Fun'. This is a complicated subject, especially if the bird is displaying, and I decided to adopt a minimalist approach with the head and neck the main focus, the remainder secondary with just an impression. Some others have attempted the full subject but it is too complicated for me. 


15" x 11" Not Possibly Artistico 90lb.

The colours on the neck and head are mainly Turquoise (Lukas PB16) and various other blues. Sap Green features as does Raw Umber and Ivory Black. Just a touch of Quinacridone Rose (PV19).



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13 comments:

  1. Yvonne Harry24 June 2013 at 08:24

    I like the interpretation Peter. It really works for me, and lovely turquoise!

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  2. Polly Birchall24 June 2013 at 10:41

    Lovely painting you have captured it well. The peacocks are very lively at the moment!

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  3. Sandy Sandy Art24 June 2013 at 11:00

    OH< I REALLY LOVE THIS!!> great job!

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  4. Peter Ward24 June 2013 at 12:32

    Thanks Yvonne. I love that Turquoise!

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  5. Peter Ward24 June 2013 at 12:33

    Thanks for comments Polly. They are -certainly the males - a very striking subject.

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  6. Peter Ward24 June 2013 at 12:33

    Nice of you to say so Sandy. Thanks.

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  7. Ray Maclachlan Art25 June 2013 at 01:22

    Beautiful colours, excellent composition and well painted Peter.

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  8. Unknown25 June 2013 at 06:45

    Love the minimalist approach to this subject and a beautifully exucuted face. Fab colours Peter.

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  9. Peter Ward25 June 2013 at 11:24

    Thank you Ray as always.

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  10. Peter Ward25 June 2013 at 11:24

    Thanks Jan. A modest little painting but I like it.

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  11. Judith Farnworth Art26 June 2013 at 14:55

    I know exactly what you mean about detail Peter... the skill is losing it and still getting a successfu painting which is what you have done here!!

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  12. Peter Ward27 June 2013 at 01:31

    Thanks for kind comments Judith.

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  13. Peter Ward5 July 2013 at 14:01

    Thanks for kind comments Marisa.

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