Watercolor painting of a Bronzetailed Peacock Pheasant feather.
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Feather # 286 — Bronzetailed Peacock Pheasant

“In creating this piece, I embraced the delicate contrast between the deep, earthy browns and the vibrant blues of the Rocky Mountain #6 pigment, which I made by hand. The feather's central form, with its soft edges and fluid transitions, captures a sense of grace and resilience, beautifully accented by the playful splatters and drips surrounding it. As I painted, I felt a deep connection to growth and transformation, each brushstroke a testament to newfound strength and emerging clarity.”
 — Shayna,  November 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 November 30, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Bronzetailed Peacock Pheasant feather symbolizes empowerment & renewal

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