Watercolor painting of a Common Barn Owl feather.
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Feather # 260 — Common Barn Owl

“I chose to work with a rich, earthy palette using my hand-made pigment, Marshall Fire #1, lending the painting a warm, grounded tone. The feather comes alive with its gentle transitions and subtle blends—each layer is deliberately placed with soft, sweeping brushstrokes. As I delicately splatter and drip the paint, I'm reminded of how life’s trials, while challenging, lead to deep understanding and quiet strength.”
 — Shayna,  October 2024

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
• Marshall Fire #1learn more

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on October 3, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Common Barn Owl feather symbolizes sacrifice, wisdom & fertility

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