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Katie Feather
@thefreckledfeather.bsky.social
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I’m a Zimbabwean-born artist currently living in upstate NY. I have a print-on-demand store (tiny.cc/thefreckledfeather) and I also sell jewelry that I make by hand. Feel free to reach out with commission ideas and special requests too!
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It’s been a while since I last posted as I have been having problems with my eyes. But I managed to paint this little fella - slowly and over many days - in Procreate. I hope you like him.
Reference Photo credit: Sue Rickhuss
This is a drawing of a barn owl that was done in Procreate with an Apple Pencil. It has the look and feel of a pastel drawing and is done in a realistic style.
September 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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A colorful little design for you today, inspired by a recent trip to the Yorkshire Dales.
A design featuring oyster catchers on a wavy blue/green background.
June 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Happy Easter Everyone xx

Painted in Procreate with AquaReal brushes
A watercolor painting of an exhausted but content Easter Bunny relaxing in an arm chair with his eyes closed and a cigar dangling from his mouth. The Easter Bunny is wearing an (orange) suit and tie.
April 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Today I give you… The Lesser Snostrich

(Field Notes in ALT text)

Painted in Procreate with AquaReal Brushes
Lesser Snostrich (Gastropoda Struthio) Head and body 5 feet; shell 4 feet. Feathered foot, long neck, conch and calcium carbonate shell. Whirl size increases as Snostrich ages. Sounds: a variety of chirps, hisses, growls and honks. Behavior: although mostly solitary animals, snostriches will gather in large groups for high tea at around 4pm daily. If entertaining a group of snostrich in your own home be sure to have plenty of Earl Gray Tea on hand, and a good supply of mini cucumber sandwiches. Crumpets are also a good option.
April 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Green or blue?
March 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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I think it’s safe to say I’m hooked. I mean just look at this little guy…
March 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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In memory of Dumpling
Procreate Sketch
#art #commissions
February 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Look what I made!! Never thought I’d get the hang of crochet but look!! Oh my heart: I think I might be in love.
Pattern by Little Crochet Farm
A tiny blue crocheted elephant that fits in the palm of my hands. One of my first ever attempts at crochet.
February 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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A quick little sketch for Love Day. Hoping it brings you wee smiles xx
A digital watercolor sketch of a duck and a bunny nose-to-nose with a little heart floating above them.
February 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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This is so kind! I have gifts for all occasions in my little online store - all with my own art on them. You can find them here:
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February 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Introducing another mixed-up animal…

The Floppy-Eared Bunguin (Sylvilagus Spheniscidae)

Field notes in Alt text ;)

Painted in Procreate with AquaReal brushes

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Floppy- Eared Bunguin (Sylvilagus Spheniscidae) Head and body 14” (31-40cm); tail 2 1/4 in. (4-8cm); ears 7” (17-18cm). Back black; belly and face white. Orange beak and feet. Distinct fold in ears. Flightless but enjoy air travel; usually booking first class tickets for the extra leg room. Sounds: a variety of squawks, brays and honks (think elementary school band practice). Behavior: social creatures; usually found in groups chatting and gossiping. (If you need to know anything ask a Bunguin). Particularly fond of gathering with friends for a hot sauna followed by a dip in icy water and then a hot toddy by the fire.
February 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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This may or may not reflect my current mood.
Painted yesterday.
Black watercolor ink and salt on Canson paper.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Meet Dot and Spot from my Inclusive Art Series.
Watercolor on Arches
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A watercolor painting of a mole wearing dark glasses, a red sundress and clutching a handbag. The mole is being led by her seeing-eye ladybug who is wearing a service animal harness.
January 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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I can now share a commission piece I’ve been working on for the last couple of weeks. Very different from my usual style but I enjoyed the challenge!
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A digital watercolor of a sphinx cat wearing Victorian clothing and holding up the skeleton of a fish. The background of the painting is all black.
January 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Today’s mixed-up animal is the…

Australasian Squirala Bear (Sciuridae Cinereus)

Please read Alt text for Field Guide Entry ;)

Painted in Procreate with AquaReal brushes

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Digital watercolor painting of an Australasian Squirala Bear (Sciuridae Cinereus) Medium sized marsupial with large head, round body and large ears. Head and Body 2-3 feet; tail 2-3 feet. Southern Squirala Bears are generally larger than their Northern counterparts. Known for their teddy bear like appearance, soft gray fur, bushy tails and large black noses. Behavior: Females are less active than males and can often be found lazing about the pool, reading Reader’s Digest and sipping on pina coladas. On Friday’s keep an eye out for them down the salon where they are most likely enjoying a blow-dry and gossip with the girls. Males are active swimmers and will try and out-perform each other in an attempt to impress the females. On Friday’s keep an eye out for them down the local pub where they are most likely having a beer and watching the game.
January 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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A little bit of fun for today. What’s your answer?
January 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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This little chap is on Valentine’s Day cards in the dotcom (link in bio)… because nothing says I love you quite like a Rhinoxolotl ;)
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January 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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My favorite candy.
What’s yours?
Carborthello pastel pencils on pastelmat paper
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January 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Counting the days until Spring.
Painted in Procreate with AquaReal brushes
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January 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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My latest Lucky Stone creation.
$10 + Shipping.
See Alt text for more info. Comment below to claim.
In the Finger Lakes region of New York State the term Lucky Stone is given to the small dark stones we sometimes find at the water’s edge that have fossil worm holes right the way through them. Legend has it that they bring good luck to those who possess them. I hand-pick these myself and turn them into miniature works of art just for you. They make great little gifts and can be attached to jacket zippers, backpacks, bags, key rings etc for a unique, decorative - and, of course, lucky - touch. This particular one is paired with a silver rooster charm and features a chain of red and green beads. There is a heart shaped lobster clasp at the other end to enable it to be attached to the object of your choice.
January 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Another floral pattern I’ve been working on.
Painted in Procreate with AquaReal brushes
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January 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Introducing the Southern Bunny Bee (Apis Sylvilagus)
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Painted in Procreate with AquaReal Brushes
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Southern Bunny Bee (Apis Sylvilagus) Head and Body 0.79 in. (20mm); ears 0.39 in. (10mm). Robust little creatures with hair all over their bodies. Colors include yellow, black and orange/rust. Habits: Ground nesters. Often use the abandoned burrows of the Eastern Rhimouseros. Meticulous housekeepers. Do not be surprised if you are asked to remove your shoes when visiting. This particular species is unusual in that instead of carrying pollen in pollen baskets located on the legs, they collect pollen on their large fluffy ears. Individuals will perform elaborate dances to inform other Bunny Bees of the presence of pollen; a particular favorite being The Floss. May be found sipping honey mimosas on hot summer evenings.
January 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Introducing the Eastern Rhimouseros (Peromyscus Rhinocerotidae)
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Painted in Procreate with AquaReal brushes
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Eastern Rhimouseros (Peromyscus Rhinocerotidae) Head and body 31/2 in. (80-109mm); tail 3 in. (76mm); horns 2 in. (50mm) and 1/2 in. (13mm) respectively. Highly variable in color. Back dark brown, gray-brown or orange-brown; belly white. Horns: pale brown to white. Sounds: Generally quiet but can sometimes be heard tittering at New Yorker Cartoons on quiet moonlit nights. Habits: nocturnal. Seldom seen. Enthusiastic digger; makes deep burrows that have an undulating path. Also active on or under snow. May travel on the surface. Very territorial and will defend its burrows from intruders with vigor. Eats a variety of foods but is particularly fond of a good Ploughman’s Lunch down the pub.
January 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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A little hummingbird for you today; an Anna’s Hummingbird to be precise.
Carborthello on Pastelmat
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January 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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A bit of fun on this last day of 2024…

Introducing the first of my mixed-up animal series: The Northern Batoon
Field Guide entry given in Alt Text ;)
Painted in Procreate with AquaReal brushes
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Northern Batoon (Raccoonicus Bataris) Head and body 10 in.; forearm 5 in. The familiar “masked bandit” but with wings. Fur long, grizzled grayish. Sounds: Generally quiet but can sometimes be heard playing the bassoon on sultry evenings. Habits: nocturnal. Seldom seen, but not very shy when encountered. Often found hanging upside down from trash can lids in dark alleys. Varied diet includes anything it can get its hands on but has a particular propensity for Quality Street chocolates.
December 31, 2024 at 3:49 PM