Watercolor painting of a Kestrel feather.
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Feather # 169 — Kestrel

“In creating this piece, I embraced the earthy tones brought to life with my hand-made Rocky Mountain #8 pigment. The gentle transitions and soft blends are achieved through delicate layering and a variety of brushstroke techniques, allowing the feather's form to breathe. Splashes and drips add a sense of spontaneity, inviting the viewer to find personal stories within the flowing movement—much like how we sometimes find our own in nature’s gentle whispers.”
 — 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 20, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Kestrel feather symbolizes connection & vision

So many creative and beautiful ways to display and enjoy!

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