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Published: 2012-06-01 22:38:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 5661; Favourites: 195; Downloads: 436
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My first series of feathers!My boyfriend and his family are originally from South Africa, he lived there till he was 13, then moved to Canada. Before I met him Africa was always an inspiration for me, but now it is even more so. I hope that some day he will take me to South Africa.
In Africa (the southern countries in particular), the "Big Five" is known. The Big Five is a set of beasts, known for being the hardest to hunt on foot. They are the African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhinoceros, the Lion, and the Leopard. I've been dying to paint them for awhile now. My dad bought me a box of 18 wild turkey tail feathers so I knew these badboys would look great with the Big Five painted on them.
So acrylic paints on turkey feathers <3
References
Elephant : [link]
Lion : [link]
Rhino : [link]
Leopard : ..lost the photo, I'll find it
Cape Buffalo : one of my boy's photos
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hello
where can I buy all these from.
are you willing to sell?
I am willing to buy.
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Hi there! Terribly sorry for the late reply!
If you are still interested in purchasing these feathers, I do have them available as a set, which is currently listed for $350 USD for all five feathers (the cost of mailing the pieces is additional). Feel free to contact me by note or by email [ dani.trudeau@hotmail.com ]
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heellooooooooo
im also soo sorry for a very very late reply.
u know things happen n then things happen more n then theres stuff
therres always stuff
it at times comes in the way
I guess stuff does that
how r you.
im so sorry that day was in such a rush. couldn't check out your collection and all.
you have such wonderful stuff of feathers
actually I make dream catchers
I am obsessed with them
just love love love feathers
ive just only recently made a facebook page
please chek it out if have time
www.facebook.com/pages/Mad-Winβ¦
I have not put a lot of my stuff still
I guess stuff comes up in the way
so yes im just in love with feathers and all
and yes I definetly want the ones you have painted esp the wolves one and all..
beautiful stuff. just amazing.
leme browse all and see all the things feathery I love.
and thank you for selling them. where in usa are you. my brother will be visiting Vegas. maybe you could post them there and it would cut down mailing cost. as I reside in Pakistan. plus. its a long way from there to here. anything could happen to those preciousΒ things. so any arrangement can be made.
again. sorry for theΒ late reply.
my emailΒ id is anvilcevil@gmail.com
have a good day awesome one.
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Your dreamcatchers are very beautiful!!
I'm actually located in Canada, but I am able to ship worldwide. I do offer custom commissions for subjects painted on feathers, so I could always create something custom for you.
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this is amazing do you have an email address and do you sell them would realy like a set making specialist? thanksΒ
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I will send you a note with my email address.
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Oh my gosh this looks amazing! I love the detail, they look so real!
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Thank you!! <3
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Oh man, I so want this group so very muchly but checking the pricing I sadly cannot afford them as a whole ;n; So amazing... if one day they are all still together and I can afford them, do you think you might possibly add a zebra to the group? o:
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Sure
If and when you decide you'd like them, and they're still here I can definitely add another.
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They look sooooo awesome!!! Never knew turkey feathers looked so cool! 
South Africa is probably one of the most beautiful places on earth... (I'm South African)
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They are pretty neat looking feathers.
Ah cool! I'm so hoping that I'll be able to visit South Africa some day!
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For about five minutes now i've been trying to comprehind that you've just painted in quite incredible detail on feathers. Feathers. I still cant beleive it. wesome job. (alot better than awesome, but i cant really think of any words right now
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Haha thank you!! They always seem to get a bit of a reaction out of people, especially in real life!
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Awe thanks
They're fun to paint on
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Haha just thought that I should mention that I am from south africa and I think you did a great job 
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Well hello there!
Thanks!
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Fine paint brush, nose an inch away from the feather, and lots of patience.
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I am stunned. They are gorgeous! Such great details. You must be so patient to do this.
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It does take some patience, but I enjoy the challenge.
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I don't actually have words for this, and I sat for a few minutes trying to come up with them.
Astounding.
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Best comment ever.
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Wow these are very beautiful, when I went to Southern Africa in 2004, it was my goal to see all of the big 5 in the wild. I found 4/5, the leopard, was too good at hiding
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Four out of five seems pretty good! I hope that some day I can try the same!
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These are AMAZING! I haven't seen traditional art done on feathers and these turned out brilliantly. My father's originally from South Africa, so I know exactly what you're talking about with The Big Five.
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Very cool! Some day I wish to visit South Africa
And thank you! <3
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It's a beautiful country. Admittedly scary in some parts, but breathtakingly goregous.
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Mmhmm I've heard the tale of my boyfriend being held up at gunpoint near his school as a kid, all because of a small digital camera he had on him. Frightening.
I hope to see the more beautiful aspects. xD
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Do you have any sort of guide to how you prep the feathers for painting?
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I made a tutorial awhile back on the basics of feather painting. [link]
Even though my technique has changed since then, it still is pretty thorough. I'll be glad to answer questions if you have any
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Just so you know, the official name for "canvas" - the surface you paint on - is the ground. The part that holds it up - the wood behind a stretched canvas - is the support. In the case of your feathers, they are combined, and mostly the ground is discussed. 
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