Watercolor painting of a Blue Jay feather.
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Feather # 150 — Blue Jay

“The watercolor painting depicts a delicate feather in various shades of blue, with hints of black accentuating its edges. The soft, wispy strokes create a fluid, almost ethereal appearance, suggesting movement and lightness. Its curvaceous shape and gentle gradients evoke a sense of tranquility and calm. The splashes and subtle transitions in color enhance the feeling of serenity, inviting contemplation. This feather embodies the beauty of nature’s fragility, evoking feelings of peace and wonder, almost like a gentle whisper of the sky.”
 — Shayna,  December 2023

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on December 4, 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 fertility, enlightenment & courage

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