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Black

Bold, timeless, sophistication in simplicity.

“As mysterious as a moonless night, this deep, velvety hue envelops everything in its elegant embrace.”

75 feathers with “Black” pigment…

Coopers Owl

In this painting, I used earthy browns and soft grays, letting the watercolor flow naturally to create smooth transitions and gentle blends. My brushstrokes are delicate yet purposeful, capturing a… more→

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Bald Eagle

In painting this, I embraced earthy browns and soft grays, with the occasional warm rust splatter to create a gentle rhythm that feels like a deep breath. The feather floats… more→

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Magpie

In this painting, I used soft washes of black and white to create a feather that feels both delicate and strong. The gentle transitions and layering give the piece a… more→

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Magpie

In this piece, I let the feather unfold naturally with washes of soft black and delicate white, creating a gentle play of light and shadow. The pink and orange splatters… more→

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Bald Eagle

In this piece, I embraced the gentle hues of brown and soft blush to craft a feather that seems both delicate and grounded. The transitions between the darker and lighter… more→

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Barn Owl

In painting this feather, I chose earthy browns and soft grays to create an organic feel, blending them gently to show the delicate layers within. My brushstrokes are light, letting… more→

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Common Raven

In this painting, I used soft, earthy tones of browns and golds, allowing gentle transitions to create a feeling of calm and familiarity. The delicate feather shape formed through careful… more→

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Red-tailed Hawk

I chose warm, earthy browns and soft, muted grays to create a gentle yet striking presence on the canvas. The subtle blending and flowing transitions of watercolor evoke a sense… more→

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Northern Flicker Adult Red Shafted

In this piece, I used gentle washes of sepia brown and soft pink to capture the simplicity and grace of a single feather. By layering subtle strokes and allowing the… more→

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Wild Duck

In creating this piece, I played with earthy browns and soft blues to bring the feather to life, embracing gentle transitions and subtle textures. The delicate brushstrokes flow effortlessly, framing… more→

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Hawk

In creating this painting, I embraced the subtle play of deep blues and soft whites, allowing them to weave together into the gentle shape of a feather. I carefully used… more→

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Red-tailed Hawk

In this piece, I chose earthy browns and soft grays to create a gentle, flowing transition from the deep tones at the base to the softer shades at the tip.… more→

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Eagle

In this piece, I used soft, warm browns and deep blues to create a gentle transition, capturing the essence of a feather's elegance. Each brushstroke was deliberately layered to allow… more→

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Barn Owl

In creating this painting, I chose muted earth tones—soft browns and gentle grays—to capture a sense of delicate beauty, blending and layering them with subtle brushstrokes. The feather’s edges are… more→

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Blue-and-Yellow Macaw

In this piece, I embraced the interplay of vibrant yellows and deep blues, allowing them to dance across the feather's form. The soft transitions and delicate layering create a sense… more→

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American Kestral

In creating this painting, I embraced the gentle dance of grays and soft blacks against the white background, letting the feather take center stage. I used delicate brushstrokes and subtle… more→

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Julie's Bird

In this piece, I gently layered warm browns and rich reds against the purity of white space, letting soft, fluid brushstrokes create a feather's delicate silhouette. The subtle splatters and… more→

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Ringneck Pheasant

In creating this piece, I used soft, earthy tones that flow effortlessly from dark to light, capturing the gentle essence of a feather. The delicate transitions and subtle layering invite… more→

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Eurasian Collared-Dove

I gently let the watercolor flow across the paper, capturing the delicate essence of the feather with soft earth tones blended with hints of deep indigo and rust. My brushstrokes… more→

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Guinea Fowl

In painting this feather, I embraced the gentle yet striking mix of earthy browns and soft greys, punctuated by bold white spots. I applied the watercolor in fluid layers, allowing… more→

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Great Horned Owl

In this piece, I embraced a muted palette of soft browns, warm yellows, and deep blacks to capture the delicate essence of a feather. I focused on creating seamless transitions… more→

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Buteo jamaicensis

In creating this painting, I carefully chose soft earth tones like browns and sandy hues to capture the delicate essence of the feather. The gentle transitions and light brushstrokes were… more→

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Goldfinch

In creating this piece, I chose warm amber and soft browns, letting them flow with gentle fluidity to capture the essence of lightness and the promise of new beginnings. Employing… more→

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Hawk

I loved creating this piece, letting the gentle shades of the hand-made Tree ash pigment #1 guide my brush with its earthy browns and muted grays. I focused on soft,… more→

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Great Horned Owl

In this piece, I used my hand-made Rocky Mountain #7 pigment to create soft, earthy tones of blue and brown, capturing delicate transitions and subtle blends. I carefully layered my… more→

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American Kestrel

I brought this feather to life using the soft, earthy hues of my hand-made Rocky Mountain #7 pigment. I carefully layered gentle blues and browns, letting them blend into one… more→

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Guinea Fowl

In this piece, I used the hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #6 to create rich, earthy tones that flow softly from dark to light, capturing the delicate balance of nature. The… more→

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Common Raven

In this painting, I embraced the gentle, earthy tones of my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #6, to create a feather that floats with an air of quiet elegance. The blend… more→

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American Kestrel

In this painting, I used warm earth tones and cool grays, blending them seamlessly with soft brushstrokes that give the feather its ethereal quality. The subtle transitions and gentle splatters,… more→

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Peregrine Falcon

In this painting, I used gentle washes of blue and subtle grays to capture the delicate essence of a feather, allowing the colors to softly transition and blend into each… more→

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American Robin

In creating this piece, I embraced the soothing interplay of deep blues and soft grays, capturing a natural elegance. My brushstrokes vary from delicate and airy to bold streaks, each… more→

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Black Swan

In this painting, I chose deep blues and soft grays to craft the feather’s delicate texture, contrasting with the crisp white background for emphasis. I used loose, flowing brushstrokes to… more→

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Black Crow

I chose to use a soft palette of deep indigos and gentle grays, letting the colors flow naturally with the brush as if they had a mind of their own.… more→

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Black Crow

In this piece, I carefully used subtle grays and soft blues to create a feather that feels as though it's floating gently in mid-air. The delicate transitions and smooth layering… more→

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Raven

I chose a muted spectrum of blues and grays, letting the hand-made Rocky Mountain #10 pigment infuse a sense of calm and renewal into the feather. The transitions are smooth,… more→

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Turkey

In creating this painting, I chose an earthy palette, blending subtle browns and soft lavenders with delicate washes that seem to whisper across the paper. My brushstrokes vary, moving from… more→

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Magpie

I chose soft blues and deep indigos for a serene, calming effect, and I let them blend naturally to capture nature's fluidity. My brushstrokes were gentle and precise, allowing each… more→

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American Kestrel

In this piece, I chose soft blues and earthy browns to create a gentle interplay that feels both soothing and grounded. The watercolor transitions are smooth, yet purposeful, with edges… more→

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Argus Pheasant

I used gentle strokes and washes of earthy browns with my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #5, to create this feather motif. Each brushstroke transitions softly into the next, with delicate… more→

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Pheasant

In creating this piece, I chose a delicate palette using my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #5, to blend soft earth tones with subtle greens and grays. I explored the gentle… more→

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Peregrine Falcon

I used soft earthy tones of browns and greys, letting them blend gently to reflect the calm strength of nature; the central form stands tall, like a tender reminder of… more→

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American Crow

In creating this piece, I embraced the delicate balance between subtle earth tones and the deep, rich blues to highlight the feather's elegance. The soft transitions and light brushstrokes allow… more→

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Banded Pita

I chose soft browns and muted blues to bring a sense of calm and focus to the feather's form. The gentle transitions and layering of watercolor allowed me to play… more→

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Screech Owl

In this painting, I embraced the soft, earthy tones that hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #5 offers, ranging from warm browns to dusky mauves, to give the feather a natural, grounded… more→

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Bufflehead

In this piece, I embraced the gentle play of earthy browns and soft greens, allowing them to flow seamlessly across the canvas. Using delicate brushstrokes and subtle splatters, I aimed… more→

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Kestrel

In this piece, I chose to work with the gentle, earthy tones of my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #8, which provides an organic, warm contrast with soft blacks, gentle pinks,… more→

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Pied Crow

In this piece, I used deep indigo hues and subtle washes to create a feather that floats gently against the soft white paper. My brushstrokes are fluid and delicate, giving… more→

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Magpie Tailfeather

In creating this painting, I carefully chose deep blues and vibrant greens to flow seamlessly together, allowing their natural transitions to speak softly yet boldly. The gentle layering technique mixed… more→

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Magpie Wing

In this piece, I embraced the rich, deep blues transitioning elegantly into soft, snowy whites, embodying a sense of calm and focus. The feather's edges are meticulously defined, yet the… more→

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American Robin

I chose rich, earthy tones of rust and deep brown to bring out the feather's bold presence, letting it stand strong on the page. I used a mix of smooth… more→

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Turkey Vulture

In this piece, I embraced the gentle earth tones of Rocky Mountain #5 and #6, blending deep browns and soft yellows with delicate splatters and drips to give depth and… more→

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Red Tailed Hawk

In creating this piece, I chose a palette centered around the earthy, warm tones of Rocky Mountain #5, a hand-made pigment that brings a natural richness to the work. The… more→

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Blue Jay

I chose gentle blues and deep blacks to create a striking feather against the white paper, bringing a serene yet bold feeling to life. My brushstrokes are a mix of… more→

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Shanahan Ridge Fire

In creating this piece, I focused on the delicate use of soft, earthy tones—gentle ochres and muted grays blend seamlessly, mimicking the natural elegance of a feather. The brushstrokes are… more→

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Northern Cardinal

In this painting, I chose a soft, earthy palette with hints of vibrant red to draw the eye. The delicate feather is created with gentle brushstrokes, layering shades of gray… more→

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Blue Jay

In painting this piece, I chose a palette of deep blues and subtle aquas to highlight the feather's elegance and the delicate nature of the little bee. The splatters and… more→

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Bronze Tail Peacock Pheasant

I chose to use a soft, gentle blue paired with earthy browns to create the feather in this piece, letting the hues merge and flow with delicate brushwork. The feathery… more→

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Peacock Pheasant

In creating this piece, I focused on the gentle earth tones of browns and greens, bringing a naturally calming presence. The feathers rise with careful transitions from light to dark,… more→

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American Goldfinch

In creating this piece, I focused on the subtle, earthy tones of the hand-made pigment Marshall Fire #1, which bring a warm and rustic quality to the painting. The feather's… more→

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Black-capped Chickadee

In this piece, I brought the feather to life using soft transitions of charcoal blacks and warm earth tones created from my hand-made Marshall Fire #1 pigment. I used gentle… more→

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Golden Pheasant

In this piece, I used hand-made pigment Marshall Fire #1 to create warm, earthy tones, alive with rich, organic depth. The gentle transition from the soft, creamy edges to the… more→

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Red-tailed Hawk

I carefully layered the earthy tones of handmade pigment Marshall Fire #1 to capture the soft intricacy of a single feather. The feather's dark spine contrasts with the softer edges… more→

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Guinea Fowl

In this painting, I've used delicate shades of earthy browns and subtle greys to bring the feathers to life, crafting each hue with hand-made pigment Marshall Fire #1. The gentle… more→

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Snowy Owl

In creating this piece, I used my hand-made pigment, Marshall Fire #1, which brings a warm, earthy tone to the feather’s delicate structure. I focused on the gentle transitions and… more→

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Vermont Turkey

In crafting this piece, I carefully layered soft earth tones using my hand-made pigment, Vermont #1, to bring out the delicate details and gentle energy of the feather. The transitions… more→

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Vermont Turkey

In this piece, I used the hand-made pigment Vermont #1 to explore earthy tones that resonate with warmth and serenity. The feather's gentle browns and grays flow softly, with delicate… more→

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Western Sandpiper

I chose to paint this feather using a delicate palette of earthy and muted tones, infused with my hand-made pigment, Marshall Fire #1. The gentle layering and soft transitions create… more→

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Hummingbird

In this painting, I used handmade pigment Marshall Fire #1 to craft gentle transitions of gold and soft violet that drape across the feather's form. The light splatters and dynamic… more→

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Ostrich

In this piece, I used a delicate palette of deep blacks, soft grays, and subtle pinks to create a feather that feels both fragile and strong. The gentle transitions and… more→

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Guinea Fowl

In this painting, I used the rich, earthy tones of my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #6, to create a bold yet gentle feather. The sharp, contrasting strokes unify with smooth,… more→

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Silver Pheasant

In crafting this piece, I embraced an earthy palette with my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #6, to capture the gentle contrast of the feather's fluid form. I layered soft washes… more→

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Spotted Woodpecker

In creating this piece, I used the hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #6 to bring rich, earthy tones to life. The feather's deep, gentle browns and warm whites melt seamlessly together,… more→

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Bald Eagle

In this piece, I embraced the raw beauty of simplicity, using a rich, earthy palette of hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #6. The gentle transitions and delicate layering highlight the elegance… more→

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Hummingbird

In this piece, I embraced the soft interplay of deep greens and vibrant pinks, letting the colors spill and blend organically across the surface. I worked with gentle brushstrokes to… more→

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Northern Flicker

I painted this feather with my hand-made Rocky Mountain #5 pigment, allowing its earthy tones of soft browns and muted greens to create a gentle, natural vibe. The delicate brushstrokes… more→

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