Originally Posted by
greensleeves
I like the orange patchwork background but think the peacock needs a branch to stand on (do peacocks even fly onto branches, showing my lack of knowledge) or maybe grass and leafy plants to stand in. Also you mentioned making the background narrower and that would balance out the size to background somewhat. You have gotten lots of ideas to think about and whatever you decide, it is going to be beautiful. Great Work!
I also think the peacock needs to be "on" something - grass, branch, perch, whatever.
As his legs are almost invisible, he looks sort of Incomplete to me.
I also agree about that very reddish orange patch at the top. It is distracting to me.
I also think that the dark/royal blue borders/sashings are adequate.