Watercolor painting of a American Kestral feather.
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Feather # 51 — American Kestral

“In this piece, I chose a minimalist palette of soft grays and deep browns to bring focus to the feather's delicate form. My brushstrokes remain gentle and fluid, allowing the edges to flow naturally into the light background, almost as if they bleed softly into the paper. Through the subtle transitions and serene placement of each shape, I aimed to convey a sense of inner calm and gentle understanding—a quiet moment that encourages you to trust your own sense of knowing.”
 — Shayna,  March 2023

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on March 10, 2023. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This American Kestral feather symbolizes intuition, peace & unity

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