I get that question all the time. So I answer it here for the world to see, YES, that IS my real last name :]
Many people think it's an alias or something that I took for myself.
Peacocks are colorful, vain birds. They're nature's freaks, but also nature's work of art.
I can see why people think I would try to pass that off as my real name, being an artist and a lover of vibrant colors ^-^ I love my last name, but it hasn't always been like that. I used to get teased all the time for it in elementary school, some boys would make bird chirping noises at me as I walked by(even though Peacocks don't chirp-go figure!) and it made me HATE my last name for the longest time D: Now I wouldn't trade it for the world though! If I ever marry, I would seriously consider keeping my last name. Even if I don't, it will definitely remain my artist name(meaning I will sign all my works with Peacock) because that's just an amazing name. You really can only step down from a surname like Peacock, it would be near impossible to marry into a more awesome name :]
Not only do I bear the name Peacock, I also have a tendency to use them as subjects in many of my artworks. I love painting the feathers, and their delicate heads.... I love love LOVE peacocks, and I'm glad that's my last name ^^ I'm truly fortunate :D
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Kids can be so messed up. Like def good thing that you come to not only accept what they were making fun of, but to use it as your greatest asset. I didn't know that was your real last name but it's very suitable. Guessing you drew the picture at the end of your post? It rocks :D
ReplyDeleteah, I didn't draw that one but I'm working on a peacock picture right now actually :D and thanks ^-^
ReplyDeleteMy bad. K then you gotta post yours when it's done so I can say how great it is and how it makes the one above fail in comparison.
ReplyDeleteit's a deal :D I'll post it with an art blog soon :3
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