$650 Original available. Acrylic on Canvas

Professionally box framed in Australian Raw Oak.

Textural acrylic brush, and finger painted whilst on respite at my daughters in 2022.

I playfully enjoyed getting back to basics and finger painted his jewelled feathers in.

Did you know?

The ‘Mayura’ the Peacock is the National bird of India. It is the most auspicious animal in Hindu mysticism.

Male Peafowl are most known for their ‘eye’ feathers. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, the male of the species like many birds are the impressively coloured with the almost incomparable, bejeweled tail, ‘eye’ like, feathers. For this reason they convey a rich variety of symbolism that spans many cultures.

With his unique beauty the peacock makes a useful symbol of royalty, power, strength and even divinity, something many monarch’s throughout history have wanted to be associated with. In Asian culture the beautiful colours of the ‘eye’ tail represented fame and good luck, as they enhanced ones protection and awareness. The peacock is also identified with Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Which is why people keep peacock feathers at home, believing they will bring wealth and prosperity into the house.

Oddly (to me anyway) it is also believed peacock feathers keep the house free from flies and other insects. I am here to tell you, this does not work in Nimbin!

Other symbols include: Beauty, freedom, awareness, nobility, protection, integrity, luxury, protection, pride, versatility, renewal, awareness and metamorphosis.

As Spirit Animal: Self confidence, focus and love of being the centre of attention.

In Dreams: may point to positivity or your desire for recognition. Masculine energy: showy cockiness and confidence.