Watercolor painting of a Blue Jay feather.
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Feather # 216 — Blue Jay

“In creating this piece, I embraced the deep blues and blacks, allowing them to dance across the canvas with a soft gradient that feels like the calm between night and dawn. With delicate brushstrokes, I captured the feather's elegant curves and its ethereal lightness, complemented by subtle splatters and a single, bold drip that hints at unexpected moments of clarity. As I painted, I aimed to inspire a sense of discovery and reassurance, inviting the viewer to find direction and insight within simplicity.”
 — Shayna,  April 2024

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on April 19, 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 feather symbolizes enlightenment, guidance & peace

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