Watercolor painting of a Cardinal feather.
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Feather # 196 — Cardinal

“In this painting, I used the hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #6 to create rich shades of deep red and earthy browns, ensuring the colors transition softly. With careful layering, I applied delicate brushstrokes that vary in thickness, creating a feather-like form that feels both grounded and airy. The subtle splatters and drips add spontaneity, while the central shape draws the eye and encourages a quiet harmony in the viewer's mind.”  — Shayna, March 2024

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
• Rocky Mountain #6—learn more

Symbolism and inspiration— what's this?

Color vibe— see all colors!

Other “Cardinal” Feathers  — see all (8)

feather watercolor painting
# 18
feather watercolor painting
# 126
feather watercolor painting
# 132
feather watercolor painting
# 139
feather watercolor painting
# 149
feather watercolor painting
# 196

Similar Color Feathers:

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# 126
feather watercolor painting
# 132
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# 149
feather watercolor painting
# 139
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# 163
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# 185

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

This Cardinal feather symbolizes balance & clarity

So many creative and beautiful ways to display and enjoy!

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Explore similar feathers from the "500 Feathers" series!
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# 126
watercolor painting of Feather #132
# 132
watercolor painting of Feather #149
# 149
watercolor painting of Feather #139
# 139
watercolor painting of Feather #163
# 163
watercolor painting of Feather #185
# 185
watercolor painting of Feather #68
# 68
watercolor painting of Feather #36
# 36
watercolor painting of Feather #7
# 7
watercolor painting of Feather #263
# 263
watercolor painting of Feather #9
# 9
watercolor painting of Feather #30
# 30

Mix & match this Cardinal feather   and make your own beautiful arrangements!

Feathers #201, #43, #297, #196 and #218
Feathers #196, #296 and #201
Feathers #196 and #68
Feathers #219, #184 and #196
Feathers #43, #49, #207, #296, #218, #103 and #196
Feathers #167, #142, #68, #126, #291 and #196
Feathers #196 and #139
Feathers #207, #196 and #38
Feathers #196 and #36
Feathers #142, #126, #185, #150, #58 and #196
Feathers #196, #87, #36, #58, #68 and #142
Feathers #196 and #142
Feathers #196 and #132
Feathers #196, #167, #139, #291, #126, #58, #132 and #287
Feathers #196, #49, #43, #38 and #201
Feathers #196, #207 and #184
Feathers #87, #96, #68 and #196
Feathers #196, #218 and #155
Feathers #196 and #163
Feathers #196 and #36
Feathers #196 and #126