Watercolor painting of a Northern Flicker feather.
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Feather # 97 — Northern Flicker

“I poured my heart into capturing the delicate beauty of this feather using earthy browns and gentle pinks, allowing the soothing colors to speak to the gentle strength it represents. The soft transitions and layers in the feather's texture, highlighted by careful brushstrokes and splatters, create a sense of movement and unity, illustrating its quiet resilience. The flowing lines and subtle drip effects trace a path of calm, reminding us of the grounding force and tranquility present in nature's simple wonders.”
 — Shayna,  August 2023

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on August 7, 2023. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Northern Flicker feather symbolizes protection, harmony & guidance

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