Watercolor painting of a Female Cardinal feather.
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Feather # 149 — Female Cardinal

“In creating this piece, I gently layered soft earthy browns and vibrant maroons, allowing them to flow together with subtle transitions and delicate blends. The feather's form is brought to life with wispy brushstrokes and splattered pink accents, giving it a dynamic yet serene presence. I aimed to capture a sense of balance and connection to something greater, letting the feather drift through space with an organic grace.”
 — Shayna,  December 2023

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on December 3, 2023. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Female Cardinal feather symbolizes intuition, sacredness & guidance

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