Watercolor painting of a Red Tailed Hawk feather.
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Feather # 211 — Red Tailed Hawk

“In creating this piece, I embraced the raw beauty of Rocky Mountain #5 pigment, allowing the rich ochres and deep blacks to flow across the canvas in gentle transitions that evoke resilience and tenacity. The delicate edges and subtle blends remind me of the strength found in vulnerability, while the purposeful splatters and drips signify the paths we bravely navigate. Each brushstroke was a meditation on persistence, capturing the quiet power that comes from standing tall through every trial.”
 — Shayna,  April 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 April 12, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Red Tailed Hawk feather symbolizes courage & sacrifice

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