Watercolor painting of a Red-tailed Hawk feather.
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Feather # 249 — Red-tailed Hawk

“I chose to paint with a warm, earthy palette using my hand-made pigment Marshall Fire #1, capturing a feather's delicate strength and simplicity. The smooth transitions from rich browns to soft yellows are achieved with gentle brushstrokes, while subtle splatters hint at movement and change. This piece reflects my respect for nature's timeless wisdom through its graceful form and the organic flow of color.”
 — Shayna,  September 2024

Hand-made mountain earth pigments used:
• Marshall Fire #1learn more

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on September 6, 2024. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Red-tailed Hawk feather symbolizes transformation, wisdom & sacredness

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