Artist’s Thoughts
After the paint and paper dried on this little painting I called Blue Blazon, I couldn’t stop thinking about the vibrant blue colors and my first night at university.
“No One Told Us”
Wow! I was a senior and I got accepted into university. “How special is that,” I thought as I jumped for joy. Well not literally, but emotionally. I knew I was starting a new life journey.
Two weeks later, I flew 4000 miles across Canada fron Newfoundland to attend university in Victoria, BC. Once a military college, its campus brochure boasted of an Edwardian castle nestled in a National Historic Site with rose gardens, hiking trails, and Douglas Fir, Monkey Puzzle, and Arbutus trees.
Shortly after I arrived at the oceanfront campus, I registered and hastily unpacked a few things so I could explore the grounds where movies were made. What a beautiful surprise – free-roaming peacocks walking around campus showing off their iridescent blue and green plumage and magnificent tall flowing tails.
After a long day of travel, I settled in for the night. Around 2 a.m., I was startled by loud squawking sounds. I ran to the window, but there was nothing in sight. The next morning, the first day of class was abuzz with conversations about sleepless nights and strange noises. Mystery solved — it was peacock mating season. Thankfully, it only lasted about a week and we finally got some well-deserved rest.
The brilliant blues and greens within this painting still fill me with enthusiasm and energy, reminding me of that special and unforgettable time at university.
Specific Details
- One-of-a-kind original impressionistic watercolor painting
- Created on Arches 140 lb (300 gsm) cold press watercolor paper using professional-grade watercolor paints
- Mounted on 12 x 4 x 0.75 inches natural wood panel
- Protected with UV archival coating for color longevity
- Signed by the artist
- Certificate of Authenticity included
Ready to display on your wall at home or in the office.
Carefully packaged with protective support materials for shipping.
