Watercolor painting of a Blue Jay feather.
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Feather # 168 — Blue Jay

“In creating this piece, I selected gentle blues and warm earth tones from my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #8, capturing a sense of both serenity and strength. By layering delicate brushstrokes alongside splatters and drips, I aimed to create a dynamic yet gentle movement that flows naturally across the canvas. The contrasts and subtle transitions reflect the quiet give-and-take we experience in life, where each color and shape quietly leans on the other for support.”
 — Shayna,  January 2024

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
• Rocky Mountain #8learn more

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on January 18, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Blue Jay feather symbolizes balance, sacrifice & courage

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