Watercolor painting of a Quetzal feather.
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Feather # 215 — Quetzal

“In this piece, I wanted to capture a sense of growth and renewal through the gentle transition of vibrant greens and calming blues. The delicate feather shape suggests movement and lightness, with the watercolor blending softly at the edges to evoke a feeling of gentle discovery. My brushstrokes were kept light and fluid, allowing the colors to drip and merge naturally, mirroring the simple elegance of nature's wisdom.”
 — Shayna,  April 2024

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on April 17, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Quetzal feather symbolizes enlightenment, wisdom & protection

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