A White Peacock
by Xueling Zou
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Title
A White Peacock
Artist
Xueling Zou
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas Panel - Original Art By Xueling Zou
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This was one of my early oil paintings 9 years ago, based on my childhood memory, I would never have found a better way to express my feelings! That is why I haven't painted it over.
I remember that my father took me to the Beijing Zoo when I was about five one Sunday morning. There were about 20 peacocks that lived on a bird island with a hundred other birds, like crays, swans, ducks, etc...
When we arrived, there were some parents with their children watching birds - especially the peacocks. I was told that the peacocks might open up their feathers when they saw pretty colors. Some parents would dress up their children with colorful clothes, but I was only dressed up in my father's favorite color - sky blue. We both mentioned the same white peacock was our favorite. It seemed that white peacock heard us and turned around facing me, and opened up its feathers immediately. A lot of people clapped their hands for what they saw - most glorious shining feathers opening up under the morning sunlight - like a Chinese fan. Of course to me as a little girl, it was the most beautiful and precious moment to experience joy with my father when he was holding my small hand...
My father was a great Chinese artist but died in an accident so suddenly when I was only ten. Since then my little world could never be balanced well and I decided not to touch any paint brushes when I was fourteen. I tried to hide my emotion... Time flies! After decades, I had realized that I should not bury my art expression any longer! Finally I decided to start painting again!
One day this white peacock appeared in my head vividly in the art class. Usually, we should tell our instructor what we were trying to paint, why and how etc... I could only follow my emotion on this canvas panel at that moment, It was the first time I used a palette knife, but I barely could see anything clearly with tears in my eyes till this piece was completed...
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Comments (65)
Elizabeth Briggs
Spectacularly Beautiful. Your words are also so very touching and truly come from deep in the soul. A lovely tribute to your father's memory. V/F/Tw/Fb
Mary Machare
Gorgeous painting! I love the brushwork, the feathery texture and colors of this piece. vf
Kaye Menner
I love white peacocks, Xueling and this is such a beautiful painting portraying its beauty. I love your colors and intricate work. V&F
Rory Sagner
A beautiful image made even more so by your sharing of the story behind it. Creating is such a healing process...and this is a gorgeous example of that. This almost looks like an amazing tapestry...so rich in color and design! v/f
David and Carol Kelly
Beautiful work and to know that this was done from a childhood memory. Amazing!! f/v
AnnaJo Vahle
What a powerful and wonderful story, Xueling! I am so pleased that you picked up your paints again. This is beautiful. f/v
Paula L
Beautiful painting and story, Xueling ! I'm sure you father, from where he is, felt so honored with this painting - his favorite color and all the emotion of a perfect moment...! F/V
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Xueling, This is such a fabulous work of art. I read the true story in your description & it brought tears to my eyes. Your many works of art are an inspiration to others. I can surely understand why you have so many admirers. This is a favorite and I am voting for it. Good wishes to you. anne
Kristin Elmquist
So beautiful, Xueling. Love the red accents in this gorgeous painting. Vote and Fave.
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Female Artists - Creative Women!!! Absolutely fabulous artwork! Very well done!!!! Voted