Painting of pink peonies in a blue vase

Details

Artist: KV
Title, year: "Peonies #2", 2026
Medium: Acrylic on upcycled* canvas
Size: 14 x 18 x 1.25 in.

About

I made two of these back-to-back and they are both very similar. Peonies bloom outside of my studio every May/Jun and they bring me so much joy. So does dopamine decor because of all of the interesting color combinations. If you're unfamiliar with that concept, aestheticsofjoy.com has a great definition: “As a decorating philosophy, dopamine decor emphasizes using bright colors, bold patterns, and inviting textures to create a space that brings you joy. The idea is that each item of decor provides a little hit of pleasure in the brain, and that layering many of these pleasurable items together creates an environment that boosts your overall mental health.”

Location

This item is available to view and purchase in person at Pages & Peonies in Grand Rapids, MI. https://pagesandpeonies.com/

Disclaimer

The artist paints over thrifted items. While the artist does her best to clean and repair each item before painting over the original design, she cannot guarantee the structural validity of this piece in the long term.