“In this piece, I used soft browns and warm rusts to breathe life into the feather, allowing the watercolor to flow naturally, capturing a sense of delicate strength. The gentle transitions between the hues and subtle layering create depth, while the splatters and drips introduce a touch of spontaneity. As I painted, I thought about how sometimes we must follow gentle paths without questioning, and how each stroke represents the quiet, unspoken dedication that uplifts others.”
— Shayna, June 2023
Hand-made mountain earth pigments used: • none—learn more
This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on
June 4, 2023. The original watercolor is
5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival
paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.
This Buteo jamaicensisfeather symbolizes
guidance, sacrifice
& renewal
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