Watercolor painting of a American Kestrel feather.
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Feather # 120 — American Kestrel

“I used the hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #6 to create a warm blend of earthy browns and soft blues that flow effortlessly across the canvas. The gentle transitions and delicate layering, highlighted by subtle splatters and drips, form a feather-like shape that seems to dance and float with ease. As I painted, I focused on conveying a sense of gentle embrace and the comforting feeling of being wrapped in a soft, protective cocoon.”
 — Shayna,  October 2023

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
• Rocky Mountain #6learn more

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on October 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 peace & protection

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