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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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 Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 8:49:40 PM
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I sent out a barter message and Luzy replied - look at the feather she painted on.
I just can't believe how beautiful it is! The picture is not as nice as the real thing
(is it ever?) but this would be a beautiful gift for a hunter. Luanne painted two
wild turkeys standing by the base a leafless bush/tree (birch?) and the tom turkey
has his tail fanned out - its so intricate and delicate....I don't know how she did
it, but it sure is awesome to me.
If anyone is interested, my young peacock has been molting some of his pretty barred feathers. They are mostly, at least, 12 inches long, some longer and some shorter. In addition there are some very long dark brown feathers from my peahen as well. If anyone is interested, let me know what you would have to trade. I have at least 50 of them.
Here's a picture of them as best as I could do.
.....andsome in a vase:
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Edited by - OregonGal on Nov 05 2007 1:09:37 PM |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 10:25:09 AM
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those are pretty..I can see someone using those to create pretty wreaths, to use on gourds, etc. they look nice. Hope you find a home for them.I used to paint on feathers..on the solid color feathers.
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 2:49:42 PM
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Hi Chris, Do you have very many like the solid barred one (second from left in your photo)? I have a friend that paints on feathers and would love these. Thanks, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store! |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 4:08:15 PM
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Hi Lu,
I have about 10 of those feathers. 3 are about 16" long, 3 are about 10" long, and the other 4 are about 8" or thereabouts. |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2007 : 08:47:18 AM
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Hi again Chris, Just let me know what you'd like for the feathers. I talked to my friend about them and he wants them for sure. Thanks, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store! |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2007 : 7:59:31 PM
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Lu,
I sent you an email. |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2007 : 5:35:56 PM
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Thanks Chris! I'm so happy that you like it! I just sent you an e mail. Big Hugs,Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4228 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4228 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2007 : 04:12:43 AM
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That is beautiful, I did not know you could paint on feathers!!
Michele |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 07 2007 : 9:59:11 PM
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I've never seen a painted feather before - what a work of art!!! It is SO pretty and intricate...
XOXO, Libbie
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
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Posted - Nov 07 2007 : 10:06:24 PM
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I would love to have an eagle feather- my son is an eagle football player and we always talk about eagles. Here is our eagle motto that goes with the football website:
THE EAGLE'S SECRET
The eagle stood proudly on the edge of his nest. As he gazed at the mountains and valleys before him, the eagle's thoughts returned to his childhood. He could remember clearly his first attempts at flight. Time and time again he had fallen out of control toward the rocks below. Time and time again his ever vigilant mother was there to save him.
The eagle recalled asking her, "What's wrong? Am I not as powerful as you have led me to believe?" His mother's answer would provide for him one of the most extraordinary moments of his life. Sensing that he was at last ready, she revealed - the eagle's secret.
"All eagles were born to soar. It is why we were created. Our power, however, comes not from what we can see, it is in the unseen. It is the wind, not our wings, that lifts us to the high places. It is our vision, not our eyes, that makes us rulers of the skies. But, above all these, it is our spirit, not our speed, that leads us to be strong and free."
Printed with permission from our friend Mr. McNally
From the book "The Eagle's Secret" by David McNally.
More information available at
www.davidmcnally.com
blessings
beth
I Can
beth@maryjanesfarm.org
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Edited by - celebrate2727 on Nov 07 2007 10:08:39 PM |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2007 : 6:03:05 PM
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Libbie and Beth, this was a first for me, too. I think its incredible and Luanne has a wonderful talent.
I like The Eagle's Secret, Beth, thanks for sharing that. |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2007 : 7:02:40 PM
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Agreed!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2007 : 08:40:12 AM
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And a side note here, for those who do not know this, it is not legal to have in your possession
an eagle feather unless you are at least 1/4 native american, and have a federal permit to possess
an eagle feather. And there are other bird feathers you cannot have - most are in the "raptor" category,
some/or all on the endangered species lists. To me, it would not be worth the risk or just to go
thru the turmoil of an ordeal with the feds for a feather. There are plenty of fake feathers that
look real to be had if having that kind of feather is what you want.
The feather pictured here, I think is one of the wild turkey feathers, or one of the peafowl feather I sent to
Luzy.
Beth, I noticed at the bottom of your post, it says "I Can" - I think that's a marvelous affirmation. My
BIL used to quote to me 'Say you can, or say you can't. Either way, you're going to be right.' |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2007 : 12:53:58 PM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words of support. This is something new I'm trying and just love it! So far I've done 2 feathers. Chris is right about using or possessing raptor feathers. My great Grandma was full blood Cherokee, but there is nothing on paper to prove it, so I get some nice imitation eagle and hawk feathers from a company called Crazy Crow. They have great stuff there from beading supplies to patterns for Mountain Man attire. I make war shirts and get most of my supplies there, and at a local company. I wish I could use the "real deal" as far as the feathers are concerned, but it's just not worth taking that chance and getting into trouble. Again, thanks for the compliments. I hope to perfect the feather painting more and maybe put some on my Etsy site. We'll see. Big Hugs, Lu
P.S. Thanks again Chris, I used one of your pea hen feathers for your painting.
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Edited by - Luzy on Nov 09 2007 2:14:12 PM |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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