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Victoria Chapman
Being Peace
Watercolors, Gouache, Ink, Gel Pen, and Iridescent Medium on Watercolor Paper
9″ x 9″ (unframed)
2022
Being Peace was created in honor of the spirit of mindfulness teacher and Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away at the beginning of 2022. This piece was created with the essence of Thay’s teachings in mind, being mindful of each stroke, and being present in the moment with the paint. The bird is the long-tailed sibia, a small bird native to Southeast Asia. Thich Nhat Hanh was originally from Vietnam, so a bird from that region was chosen to represent his spirit.
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Victoria Chapman
Flaco Over the Rainbow Bridge
watercolor markers and felt-tipped pen
11″ x 14″
2024
This past year, a Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco made headlines and captured the hearts of people in New York City and around the world. Flaco escaped from the Central Park Zoo and lived successfully for about a year in the wilds of the city. Unfortunately, Flaco passed away in February of 2024. This piece is dedicated to the lively owl whose colorful personality brought joy to our lives. Created with watercolor markers and felt-tipped pen, I wanted to show Flaco in an array of colors to express how he made people feel—joyful and full of hope.
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