image of Manatee with hex color #979AAA

Manatee

Subtle elegance, calming grace, muted sophistication.

“Manatee is a gentle blend of stormy gray and calm blue, reminiscent of a mist-laden morning by the sea.”

79 feathers with “Manatee” pigment…

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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American Robin

I chose a serene palette of blues and soft grays to capture the gentle essence of this feather. With each brushstroke, I layered the colors delicately, allowing the coolness to… 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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Hawk

In crafting this piece, I let the gentle earth tones of warm browns and soft blues dance across the feather's form, creating a soothing balance. The watercolor technique allows the… more→

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Blue Jay

In this piece, I used a serene blend of deep indigos and soft pinks to create a sense of calm and assurance. The watercolor transitions gently, allowing colors to bleed… more→

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Common Grackle

In this piece, I embraced the gentle flow of watercolors, using soft beiges and grays with hints of orange to create a serene and natural feel. I focused on subtle… more→

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American Bittern

As I painted this feather, I chose a gentle palette of soft purples and warm browns that melt into each other, like the sky at dusk. Using delicate watercolor washes… more→

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Mallard

In this painting, I chose to use soft blues and greens to create a calming feather, with gentle transitions and delicate layers that reflect the ease and elegance of nature.… more→

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Owl

I began this piece with deep indigo hues, allowing them to flow naturally into softer, lighter shades, creating a delicate transition that mirrors the fluidity of life’s journey. My brushstrokes… more→

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Eurasian Eagle-Owl

In this painting, I gently combined soft purples and earthy browns, allowing them to blend seamlessly, creating a gentle harmony that feels both grounding and uplifting. My brushstrokes were careful… more→

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Common Raven

In this painting, I embraced the fluidity of watercolors, allowing deep purples and soft blues to blend with gentle transitions that move seamlessly. The top of the feather is dark… more→

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Pheasant

In this painting, I embraced subtlety with soft watercolors, blending delicate blush hues with deeper, inky blues to create a feather that feels both light and strong. The gentle splatters… 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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Pheasant

In this piece, I played with soft, muted earth tones contrasted with deep blacks to create a gentle yet striking presence. The feather's shape emerged through delicate layering and subtle… more→

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Hawk

In creating this painting, I used gentle washes of deep indigo and soft grays to capture the essence of simplicity and elegance. The watercolor transitions from dark to light with… more→

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Blue Jay

In this painting, I chose soothing shades of deep indigo to create a serene and calming feather against a crisp white background. I focused on using soft transitions and delicate… more→

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Green-Winged Teal Duck (male)

In this piece, I chose soft greens and purples, letting them blend gently into each other, creating a serene yet dynamic flow. The feather’s delicate edges and subtle splatters hint… more→

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Blue Jay

In creating this feather painting, I chose deep blues and soft grays to dance across the paper with gentle transitions and layers, creating a soothing contrast against the crisp white… more→

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Blue Jay

I painted this feather with gentle, flowing strokes of deep blue and soft gray to capture its delicate yet strong nature. The colors transition seamlessly from dark, bold lines to… more→

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Blue Jay

In creating this piece, I wanted to capture the gentle strength embodied in the soft blues and pinks. The feather's delicate form features subtle transitions and layers of color, with… more→

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Barn Owl

In creating this piece, I selected delicate shades of pale blue and lavender to flow gently, each brushstroke capturing the serenity I felt. The soft edges and subtle transitions mimic… more→

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Blue Jay

In this painting, I chose a soothing blend of soft blues and earthy browns to bring a feather to life on the canvas. My brushstrokes were gentle yet deliberate, using… more→

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Blue Jay

In this painting, I chose a delicate mix of soft blues and deep blacks to capture the essence of a single feather. Using gentle, flowing brushstrokes, I allowed the colors… more→

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Italian Bird Bluefinch

In this painting, I gently let the deep blues and warm rust tones flow together, using soft transitions and delicate layers to capture the feather's delicate nature. I applied watercolors… more→

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Rothschild Peacock - Pheasant

In this piece, I gently guided soft blues and earthy browns to create a feather that feels both delicate and grounded. The colors are layered with light brushstrokes that allow… more→

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Italian Bird Common Chaffinch

In this piece, I embraced a gentle palette of soft blues and warm browns to create a sense of calm and connection. I allowed the colors to blend and bleed… more→

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Guinea Fowl

I chose a palette of soft grays and warm browns, allowing the feather's elegant simplicity to shine through gentle transitions and delicate layers. With each brushstroke, I aimed to capture… more→

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Indian Peafowl

I used soft blues and greens to create this feather, allowing each color to gently blend into the other with smooth transitions that evoke a sense of tranquility. The delicate… more→

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Peacock

In this piece, I embraced cool, calming hues of blue and gray, allowing them to bleed into one another softly, reflecting the delicate nature of peacock feathers. My brushstrokes are… more→

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Great Horned Owl

In this painting, I used a custom palette featuring my handmade pigment, Rocky Mountain #7, to bring a subtle vibrancy to the feather's delicate and earthy tones. The gentle layering… more→

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Blue Jay

I poured my heart into creating this piece, using the hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #6, to capture the delicate interplay of soft blues and earthy browns. The brushstrokes flow from… 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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Blue Jay

In creating this piece, I embraced the gentle flow of watercolor to capture the feather's elegant form in shades of calming indigo and gray. The soft transitions and delicate splatters… more→

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American Woodcock

In this painting, I embraced the fluidity of watercolor to create a feather that feels both grounded and ethereal. The deep blues and warm browns blend seamlessly, with delicate transitions… more→

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Peacock

I poured myself into each brushstroke, carefully blending blues and greens to create transitions that flow seamlessly. Through soft layers and delicate splatters, I embraced a gentle movement that captures… 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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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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Magpie

In creating this painting, I embraced the gentle dance of blues and greens, letting them flow effortlessly into one another, capturing the ethereal quality of a feather. With each brushstroke,… 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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Owl Inspired

I used cool blues and deep grays to create a feather that seems simple at first glance, but carries strength within its delicate structure. With gentle transitions and soft blending,… more→

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Blue Jay

In this painting, I focused on gentle blues that flow into deeper indigos, capturing the lightness and serenity of a single feather. The smooth transitions and subtle layering create a… more→

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Blue Jay

In this piece, I let the gentle washes of deep blues and soft grays flow across the paper, creating an intricate dance of colors that blend seamlessly into one another.… more→

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Peacock

In this painting, I wanted to capture the delicate essence of a feather using soft blues and deep browns that gently blend and contrast with each other. I used light… more→

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Common Grackle

In this painting, I chose soft blues and warm browns to create a gentle transition between the calming feather and the lively bee. The watercolor technique allows for delicate blends… 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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Kestrel

In this painting, I carefully chose soft blues and warm earth tones to create a sense of calm and openness. The gentle blending and subtle transitions between these hues evoke… more→

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Blue Jay

I wanted to capture a sense of strength through simplicity, using soft blues and deep blacks that transition gently across the feather. By applying delicate wash techniques and allowing splatters… more→

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Blue Jay

I painted this feather using cool blues and blacks, allowing them to bleed and fade into the white background. The soft transitions and delicate layering of watercolor create a sense… more→

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Kestrel

In this piece, I used the hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #5 to capture the delicate beauty and subtle power of a single feather. The gentle transitions from soft beige to… more→

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Blue Jay

In this painting, I used a gentle palette of blues and blacks, allowing each color to flow naturally with the soft, sweeping brushstrokes. I focused on the fine blend and… 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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Peacock

In my painting, I chose a palette of soft blues and grays, using gentle brushstrokes to form the delicate lines of the feather. I allowed the watercolors to flow naturally,… more→

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Peacock

I wanted to capture the essence of transformation and endurance in this painting. By using the hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #5, I blended deep blues and greens with soft yellows… more→

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Guinea Fowl

I chose to use the hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #6 for its earthy yet vibrant hues, giving the feather soft blues and warm browns that merge seamlessly across the surface.… more→

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Northern Flicker

I poured my heart into this painting, choosing subtle shades of dusty pinks and deep indigos to create a soft, nostalgic atmosphere. I used gentle transitions and delicate splatters to… more→

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Peacock

In this painting, I intentionally used a vibrant palette of blues and oranges to capture a sense of calm strength. The delicate layering of colors, with fluid transitions and gentle… more→

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Duck

Creating this piece was a journey of transformation, using the rich, hand-made Rocky Mountain #5 pigment to bring the feather to life. I delicately layered gentle blues and grays, allowing… more→

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Blue Jay

I chose a palette of cool blues, allowing them to flow and blend naturally to capture the gentle yet assertive beauty of a single feather. Using soft, sweeping brushstrokes, I… more→

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Banded Kingfisher

Creating this painting, I chose a calming blend of handmade pigment, Rocky Mountain #6, to bring life to the feather's delicate blue and brown hues. With gentle brushstrokes, I layered… 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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Two Doves

In this painting, I gently layered shades of soft blue and hints of gray using precise brushstrokes to create the delicate look of feathers. The subtle transitions between colors highlight… more→

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Magpie

In my painting, I chose deep indigos and soft whites to create a feather that feels both delicate and strong, touching on themes of balance. The smooth transitions in the… more→

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Blue Jay

I chose deep blues and soft grays to capture the delicate nature of this feather, using watercolors to create gentle transitions and flowing shapes. I let the colors bleed into… 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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Blue Jay

I poured my heart into this piece, carefully layering soft watercolors from gentle blues to warm reds and grounding beiges, creating a soothing transition reminiscent of a calm sky meeting… more→

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Bald Eagle

In this watercolor painting, I chose soft, muted shades of grey and beige, allowing the feather to gently emerge from the white space, creating a serene balance. The subtle transitions… more→

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Wild Duck

In this piece, I embraced the deep, soothing blue and warm earthy tones of my hand-crafted Rocky Mountain #5 pigment to create a gentle yet striking transition from top to… 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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Blue-and-yellow Macaw

In this piece, I played with the delightful contrast of vibrant yellows and deep blues, letting them mingle softly across the paper. The transitions are gentle and flowing, with a… more→

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Hummingbird

In this piece, I wanted to capture a sense of renewal and clarity using subtle, bold hues. The vibrant pink at the feather's tip transitions seamlessly into calming shades of… more→

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Peacock

In painting this piece, I embraced the rich blues and earthy browns to create a vibrant yet soothing peacock feather. The way the colors transition softly into each other shows… more→

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Hummingbird

In creating this piece, I embraced the soothing blend of cool blues and warm browns to convey the delicate strength of the feather and the whimsical nature of the nearby… more→

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Blue Jay

In this piece, I embraced soft blues and deep blacks to play with contrasts and evoke gentle emotions. The feather's delicate form is captured with a mix of smooth transitions… more→

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Turaco

In this watercolor painting, I chose vibrant blues and greens, letting them blend and transition into one another to create a sense of fluidity and grace. I used gentle brushstrokes… more→

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