Watercolor painting of a Blue Jay & Cardinal feather.
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Feather # 206 — Blue Jay & Cardinal

“In creating this painting, I focused on the contrasting yet harmonious blend of vibrant red and calm blue, using watercolors with a soft touch to allow these colors to bleed gently into one another. The feathery strokes capture delicate movement and the interplay of light and shadow, while the splatters and drips add a bold, unexpected layer of texture. As I painted, I imagined the feathers as symbols of strength, unyielding in their presence yet graceful in their form, reflecting a quiet determination that speaks to the heart.”  — Shayna, April 2024

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on April 10, 2024. 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 & Cardinal feather symbolizes courage & resilience

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