Watercolor painting of a American Kestrel feather.
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Feather # 109 — American Kestrel

“I brought this feather to life using the soft, earthy hues of my hand-made Rocky Mountain #7 pigment. I carefully layered gentle blues and browns, letting them blend into one another with a few drips and splatters for texture, symbolizing life's ability to adapt and transform. I love how the feather's delicate edges and wispy lines tell a story of strength and clarity, capturing the essence of what it means to stand firm yet change with the wind.”  — Shayna, September 2023

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
• Rocky Mountain #7learn more

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on September 10, 2023. The original watercolor is 6" x 12". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This American Kestrel feather symbolizes resilience & insight

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