Watercolor painting of a Kestrel feather.
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Feather # 171 — Kestrel

“In this piece, I used the hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #5 to capture the delicate beauty and subtle power of a single feather. The gentle transitions from soft beige to deep charcoal create a sense of depth, while the light, fluid brushstrokes make the feather appear to float lightly on the canvas. The splatters and drips hint at the unexpected turns life takes, and the way the edges softly blur into the background speaks to strength found in gentle persistence.”  — Shayna, January 2024

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
• Rocky Mountain #5learn more

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on January 24, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Kestrel feather symbolizes resilience & insight

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