Watercolor painting of a Great Horned Owl feather.
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Feather # 72 — Great Horned Owl

“In this piece, I gently layered soft browns and muted yellows, allowing them to blend into wisps of transparency that mimic the delicate nature of a feather. The edges are purposefully blurred, with subtle splatters and drips that suggest movement and the unpredictable flow of life. As I painted, I felt a quiet confidence, trusting each brushstroke to convey a sense of hope and inner clarity, guiding viewers toward a path of understanding.”
 — Shayna,  May 2023

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This feather from the series "500 Feathers" was painted on May 29, 2023. The original watercolor is 5" x 10". The Saunders Waterford 300# archival paper is mounted on a 1 1/2" wood panel.

This Great Horned Owl feather symbolizes enlightenment, guidance & protection

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