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Watercolor painting of a American Woodcock feather.
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Feather # 131 — American Woodcock

“This watercolor captures the essence of an American Woodcock feather beautifully. Rich earthen tones of burnt sienna and deep blues blend seamlessly, creating a graceful transition along the feather’s length. My brushstrokes vary from soft washes to sharp, defined edges, enhanced by splatters that evoke a sense of movement and life. The layering techniques showcase depth and texture, bringing the feather's intricate details to the foreground while the lighter background keeps the focus clear.

In this piece, delicate shades intermingle reflections of both clarity and the complexity of hidden layers, hinting at the stories that often go unseen.”
 — Shayna,  November 2023

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
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Symbolism and inspiration— what's this?

Color vibe:

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on November 6, 2023. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This American Woodcock feather symbolizes vision & sacrifice

So many creative and beautiful ways to display and enjoy!

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# 127
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# 33
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# 228
watercolor painting of Feather #59
# 59
watercolor painting of Feather #109
# 109
watercolor painting of Feather #301
# 301
watercolor painting of Feather #114
# 114
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Mix & match this American Woodcock feather   and make your own beautiful arrangements!

Feathers #131, #230, #301 and #100
Feathers #131, #17 and #44
Feathers #219, #218, #159, #23, #131, #191 and #279
Feathers #131, #57, #114, #213, #301 and #100
Feathers #23, #159 and #131
Feathers #131 and #33
Feathers #131, #37 and #261
Feathers #184, #44 and #131
Feathers #286 and #131
Feathers #131, #96 and #219
Feathers #131, #218 and #23
Feathers #131, #219 and #274
Feathers #17, #23 and #131
Feathers #131, #44 and #218
Feathers #131, #109, #100, #57, #101 and #33
Feathers #131 and #109
Feathers #131 and #237
Feathers #109 and #131
Feathers #131 and #33
Feathers #131 and #100
Feathers #131 and #230