The name of this painting ‘Halcyon Days’ came about in the most magical way. Once finished, I felt the painting evoked a sense of calm and peace. When searching for relevant titles to fit its mood, I came across the word ‘halcyon’: meaning an “idyllically happy and peaceful time”. Perfect. Satisfied that this would be the title to fit my painting, I then discovered that an alternative definition of ‘halcyon’ is “a tropical kingfisher with brightly coloured plumage”. A quick internet search led me to discover that the exact kingfisher I had painted was indeed called the 'Halcyon'. Legend has it that the female kingfisher built a floating nest on the sea during the winter solstice. She calmed the waves and winds to keep her nest safe. Hence the ‘Halcyon Days’. I love how art intuitively leads you when you let it! Acrylic on board. Finished with a water based satin varnish. Solid wood white frame. Arrives framed and ready to hang on your wall! Measures: 60 x 60cm (without frame). Shipped lovingly worldwide from New Zealand.
