The proud peacock overlooking a French waterscape scene. 
The soft colors of the background scene compliment the bold hues of the peacocks feathers.
The border has been bronzed and gilded, and mica powders were used for the peacock feathers to give them a natural iridescence.
The art of tapestry-making goes back for centuries adorning the castes, estates, and villas of ancient times. Traditionally tapestries have been hand-woven using the finest fabrics. However, I've tried to create a unique spin on the ancient art, not with a needle and thread but with paintbrush and palette. I like to use gilded designs in the paintings around the border to give them a more luxurious feel.
This particular tapestry painting was the first one I had done, and after I finished I was so happy that the client decided to take a chance on a new idea as I was very proud of the way it turned out. It was a learning experience for me, and I've since tweaked the way the rod pockets are made. These are a lot of fun to do, and they've been a popular item for me with commissions from the Bahamas, Florida, and California to name a few.
1 comments:
It looks great in that room! Very lovely.
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