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"Feathers 4"
"Feathers 4"

For the longest time I've been wanting a painting for above our bed. I have had several tries and finally decided we needed something big. Much bigger than I have painted before. Even once I'd decided on the canvas I didn't get it right first time.

But this one? I'm so very happy with this one :-)

Now all I need to do is move the hook so the picture hangs above the middle of the bed.

"Feathers 4"
100 x 80cm
Mixed media on canvas

You can view my other Feather paintings in my portfolio.

Some work in progress shots...

Painting out the background to isolate the feather shapes
Painting out the background to isolate the feather shapes
Using a dipping pen and acrylic inks to doodle fine details
Using a dipping pen and acrylic inks to doodle fine details
Happy me with "Feathers 4"
Happy me with "Feathers 4"
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