Watercolor painting of a Blue Jay feather.
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Feather # 101 — Blue Jay

“As I painted this feather, I carefully chose deep blues and soft browns, letting them bleed into one another with gentle transitions that suggest motion and grace. My brushstrokes were deliberate yet fluid, allowing the edges to blur and create a natural softness, while adding spontaneous splatters and drips to express freedom and authenticity. Through this piece, I aimed to capture the strength and liberation we all carry within, visible even in something as delicate as a feather.”  — Shayna, August 2023

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on August 18, 2023. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Blue Jay feather symbolizes purpose & empowerment

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