Feather
I collect feathers. These collections have inspired observation drawings, imaginative drawings, mixed media assemblages, and sculptures with the feather itself. Each is a nod to this complex object of beauty.
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Owl
Owl feather, image transfer print (constellations), gold leaf, branches, epoxy resin, glass, reclaimed wood.
7″x16″x3″
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Osprey
Two osprey feathers, epoxy resin, paint branches, glass, reclaimed wood
19”x8”x2.5”
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Thoreau
“There are moments when all anxiety and stated toll are becalmed in the infinite leisure and repose of nature.” ~Henry David Thoreau
Graphite drawing with gold leaf on paper in a wood frame 4”x4”
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Emerson
"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience."⠀~Ralph Waldo Emerson⠀
Graphite drawing with gold leaf on paper in a wood frame 4”x4”
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Coolio
"Life is too short not to have fun; we are only here for a short time compared to the sun and moon and all that."⠀~Coolio⠀
Graphite drawing with gold leaf on paper in a wood frame 4”x4”
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Monet
“My wish is to stay always like this living quietly in a corner of nature.” ~ Claude Monet
Graphite drawing with gold leaf on paper in a wood frame 4”x4”
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Einstein
“Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.”⠀~Albert Einstein
Graphite drawing with gold leaf on paper in a wood frame 4”x4”
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Coolio
"Life is too short not to have fun; we are only here for a short time compared to the sun and moon and all that."⠀~Coolio⠀
Graphite drawing with gold leaf on paper in a wood frame 4”x4”
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Moth Moon
Graphite, moth, thread on paper 9"x20"
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Hollyhock
Graphite, wristwatch mold, thread on paper 9”x 20”
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One Feather
Graphite, feather, thread on paper 9” x 20”
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Gulf Fritillary
Gulf fritillary, thread, gold leaf on paper 9"x20"
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Bird Moon
Bird skull, graphite, pastel, thread, gold leaf on paper 9”x 20”
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One Frog
Tree frog, thread, graphite, gold leaf on paper 9” x 20”