Watercolor painting of a Great Horned Owl feather.
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Feather # 288 — Great Horned Owl

“In this piece, I used my handmade pigment, Rocky Mountain #5, to create subtle earthy hues that breathe life into the feather's delicate pattern. I embraced gentle transitions and soft edges to capture the tender play between light and shadow, using layering and feathered brushstrokes to evoke a sense of timeless grace. As I painted, I felt a profound connection with nature, inspiring a calm reflection on life's deeper truths through the gentle drips and hints of movement.”
 — Shayna,  December 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 December 1, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Great Horned Owl feather symbolizes wisdom, enlightenment & sacrifice

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