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Another painted feather for inclusion in the Anthrocon art show, also of the mini variety.

My favourite one out of the lot, because it reminds me so much of my time out in Kenya. In fact, I drew a lot of inspiration from the wealth of material we had brought back with us. Ah, memories are so precious.

Btw, this painting depicts that most elusive of African animals, the leopard. This one is wearing dyed red clothing reminiscent of the Masai and beaded jewellery inspired by Zulu design. He (or she) is a nomad, walking the vast savanna. For those who don’t know, and are left wondering at the name, ‘Chui’ is the Swahili word for ‘leopard’ (‘aaah’ I hear you say). In all my time out there, I never once saw a leopard (or at least, I don’t recall seeing one), so this is dedicated to ‘the one that got away’.

This is painted on a Black Francolin wing feather backed with a cinnamon & cream cock hackle (and I’ve been inventive here too, curling the length of the feather around and re-attaching it at the base. Gives it a nice furry feel that reminds me of Zulu warrior garb). The shaft has been wrapped in red thread with a trail of five wooden beads. Also presented in the mount going to the con.

(Artwork © Leona Preston 2007)

Please remember to respect my Copyrights!

Description
Another painted feather for inclusion in the Anthrocon art show, also of the mini variety.

My favourite one out of the lot, because it reminds me so much of my time out in Kenya. In fact, I drew a lot of inspiration from the wealth of material we had brought back with us. Ah, memories are so precious.

Btw, this painting depicts that most elusive of African animals, the leopard. This one is wearing dyed red clothing reminiscent of the Masai and beaded jewellery inspired by Zulu design. He (or she) is a nomad, walking the vast savanna. For those who don’t know, and are left wondering at the name, ‘Chui’ is the Swahili word for ‘leopard’ (‘aaah’ I hear you say). In all my time out there, I never once saw a leopard (or at least, I don’t recall seeing one), so this is dedicated to ‘the one that got away’.

This is painted on a Black Francolin wing feather backed with a cinnamon & cream cock hackle (and I’ve been inventive here too, curling the length of the feather around and re-attaching it at the base. Gives it a nice furry feel that reminds me of Zulu warrior garb). The shaft has been wrapped in red thread with a trail of five wooden beads. Also presented in the mount going to the con.

(Artwork © Leona Preston 2007)

Please remember to respect my Copyrights!