Last year I saw a Zentangled Feather on Pinterest so I decided to create my own:
I then colored it with Copic Markers.
Last night, I started creating a new feather:
I scanned this feather into the computer. Now I can color it as many ways as I desire!
I started reading about feathers online at Wikipedia and discovered they are a complex subject! I had no idea!
Did you know there are 2 basic types of a feather? Vaned feathers which cover the exterior of a bird’s body and Down feathers which are underneath the vaned feathers. There is also a third rare type called a Filoplume. It is hairlike and grows along the fluffy down feathers in some birds.
What do you do when you see a bird feather on the ground?
Great feather! I struggled with the one I did. This looks super.
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Glad you liked it Cubbyholes! I practiced drawing a real bird’s feather several times and this helped me to better understand an imaginary one to Zentangle. Plus I found that my patterns did not have to be fancy – the more simple the better I liked it. Would love to see one of your feathers! 😊
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Love them both! I’ve always been fascinated by feathers too.
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Thanks Laura! Maybe when you could draw or paint a feather for one of your letters such as P is for Peacock Feathers? 😊 I think it would look great with your Tombow Markers too. Just a couple of ideas. 🎨
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lol I’ve thought about peacock feathers! :))). That’s a great idea, I forget sooo much at this time of year. I’d really like to try a feather.
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Stunning – feathers are really “big” now (trending) and they’re from birds! Love your feather art.
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I did not realize they were trending right now – thanks for the insight! 😊
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