Peacock Paradise: My Vibrant Painting of a Majestic Bird
Capturing the Childlike Wonder of Nature
Last year, I was in search of a subject for my next painting, something that would evoke a sense of wonder and childlike joy. I drew inspiration from the works of artist Starla Michelle, who has a knack for capturing the childlike wonder in her paintings. It was then that I decided to paint a peacock in all its glory, with vibrant colours and thick textures that would truly capture the bird's natural beauty.
As I worked on the painting, I found myself drawn to the bold colours and playful brushstrokes of Starla Michelle's art. Her ability to capture the essence of nature and animals in a way that feels fresh and new was truly inspiring. And so, I drew from her influence and let my imagination run wild.
I decided to take a slightly different approach to the traditional peacock paintings, focusing less on the intricate details of the feathers and more on the vibrant colours and textures. I started by layering a textured white base and then painted over it with thick, colourful strokes, creating random designs and patterns that felt like they belonged in nature.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb37af6ce-60ff-44dc-9890-3c6e6752f859_3456x4608.jpeg)
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3f03de8-0abb-4046-88b3-f5a61df7ecd5_1080x1440.jpeg)
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc24818b6-7171-4f66-8b05-44703e59e466_3456x4608.jpeg)
In the end, my peacock painting brought me a lot of joy and happiness, just as Starla Michelle's art does. I learned that drawing inspiration from other artists can help spark creativity and lead to truly unique works of art. And I hope that my peacock painting brings the same sense of wonder and joy to those who see it.
Happy Creating.