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Kestrel

Swift, regal, sky's acrobat.

“The kestrel hovers like a masterful kite, its rusty-red and slate-blue feathers gleaming brilliantly under the sun as it keenly watches for prey below.”

11 paintings inspired by “Kestrel” feathers…

American Kestrel

I brought this feather to life using the soft, earthy hues of my hand-made Rocky Mountain #7 pigment. I carefully layered gentle blues and browns, letting them blend into one… more→

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American Kestrel

In this painting, I used warm earth tones and cool grays, blending them seamlessly with soft brushstrokes that give the feather its ethereal quality. The subtle transitions and gentle splatters,… more→

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American Kestrel

In this painting, I used warm earthy tones blending seamlessly into soft greens to create a sense of balance and warmth. I worked with gentle transitions and layering techniques to… more→

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American Kestrel

In this piece, I chose soft blues and earthy browns to create a gentle interplay that feels both soothing and grounded. The watercolor transitions are smooth, yet purposeful, with edges… more→

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American Kestrel

In creating this piece, I embraced warm, earthy tones like rich browns and gentle golds, bringing a sense of warmth and quietness to the feather. I used soft, flowing brushstrokes… more→

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Kestrel

In this painting, I carefully chose soft blues and warm earth tones to create a sense of calm and openness. The gentle blending and subtle transitions between these hues evoke… more→

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Kestrel

I crafted this painting with a soothing blend of earthy tones, using my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #8, to capture the organic essence. The gentle transitions between soft browns and… more→

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Kestrel

In this piece, I used the hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #5 to capture the delicate beauty and subtle power of a single feather. The gentle transitions from soft beige to… more→

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Kestrel

In this piece, I embraced a soft palette with subtle earth tones, crafted from my own hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #5. The airy transitions and gentle blending capture the delicate… more→

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Kestrel

In creating this piece, I carefully chose soft hues of earthy green and gentle amber, letting each color bleed and blend with the other like a gentle dance. The feather… more→

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Kestrel

In this piece, I chose to work with the gentle, earthy tones of my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #8, which provides an organic, warm contrast with soft blacks, gentle pinks,… more→

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