Watercolor painting of a Spotted Woodpecker feather.
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Feather # 270 — Spotted Woodpecker

“I carefully chose a palette with my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #6, to give the feather a rich depth with its earthy tones and soft blacks. The transitions between the dark and light areas are smooth, each brushstroke deliberately layered to enhance the gentle curves and soft spots on the feather. By allowing the watercolor to splatter and drip, I wanted to introduce a sense of gentle embrace and balance that resonates with the viewer, reminiscent of something cherished and nurturing.”
 — Shayna,  October 2024

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
• Rocky Mountain #6learn more

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on October 17, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Spotted Woodpecker feather symbolizes protection, harmony & peace

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