Watercolor painting of a Swallow-tailed Kite feather.
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Feather # 228 — Swallow-tailed Kite

“I chose a gentle palette of earthy browns, soft greens, and muted yellows to capture the quiet beauty of this feather. My brushstrokes are light and fluid, allowing the colors to bleed and blend naturally, creating a sense of gentle movement and transition. The feather’s delicate form, with its subtle splatters and drips, is a reminder of life's continual cycle and the simple elegance present in nature's design.”
 — Shayna,  May 2024

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on May 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 Swallow-tailed Kite feather symbolizes harmony, renewal & vision

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