Watercolor painting of a Red-tailed Hawk feather.
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Feather # 10 — Red-tailed Hawk

“In this painting, I worked with a gentle blend of soft browns and muted grays, allowing the colors to flow into one another, creating a sense of quiet strength. The feather's form is defined by delicate brushstrokes that seem to both embrace and lift, with subtle edges and occasional splatters that hint at resilience. I intended for this piece to capture the essence of nurturing and self-giving, evoking the warmth of care and the weight of responsibility.”
 — Shayna,  November 2022

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on November 19, 2022. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Red-tailed Hawk feather symbolizes protection, sacrifice & sacredness

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