Painting feathers is a difficult art to master.

Here’s a hyperlapse video of me handpainting an eagle owl onto a peahen (female peacock) feather.

Many layers are needed to complete a feather.

Feather painting takes patience, much practice and an understanding of birds.

The origins of feather painting are based in American culture.

Feather painting: handpainting an eagle owl on a peahen feather.

Painted feather: eagle owl on peahen feather completed and framed.

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