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Chris Maynard carves feathers into intricate art.
He has worked with feathers since he was 12 years old but only began showing his work in 2010. Since then, his unique feather shadowboxes have been recognized around the world by art collectors and the press in many cultures. See his shadowboxes on www.featherfolio.com and get them through his galleries.
Maynard aims to honor the feathers and the birds they came from. Since feathers are three dimensional, he does not flattened them to a background but sets them apart allowing shadows to form. His work is enclosed in simple wood framed shadowboxes with glass for the smallest pieces and acrylic for anything larger unless noted.
People who see his works and hear his talks have the opportunity to see feathers and birds in a new way. He has a strong background in biology and conservation which are strong themes in his thinking and his art.
He has, over the years, refined his technique and process to create his present art form. His favorite tools are tiny eye surgery scissors, forceps, and magnifying glasses some of which he inherited from his father and grandfather.
Feathers are usually seen as endearingly delicate. They are actually quite tough, having to protect a bird from weather and bumps and scrapes for a year or so. The same can be said about his artwork. Given normal care, his pieces will last as long as archival paintings.
The feathers he uses are all legal to have and sell in the United States. He prefers to use molted feathers and his sources are mostly private aviaries. If you live overseas, please check on your requirements for shipping feather artwork to your country.
His recent book, Feather Form and Function is a hardbound tabletop feast of images of his art and text about what a feather is, how birds use them, and why we find them alluring. For signed copies, visit his website: www.featherfolio.com/book
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Support for Conservation:
A percentage of proceeds will go to the Audubon Society or for specific projects supporting other organizations' conservation efforts. In September 2017 for instance he teemed up with the World Parrot Trust for a major auction of his art and prints. The proceeds go to reintroduction, habitat protection and enhancement and education for the great green macaw in northeastern Costa Rica.
With his formal biology training combined with his interest in feathers, you might think he was an ornithologist. But before becoming a full time professional artist Maynard negotiated with the owners of the major hydropower dams in the northwestern USA and British Columbia to secure enough water to provide for the flow needs of salmon.
He is a long-time member of Audubon and a local land trust for which he regularly writes. He often contributes his art to conservation causes, both local, national, and international.
Special Achievements:
Collections:
- Private, commercial, and public collectors from around the world.
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Organization Membership:
- 2016 - Society of Animal Artists
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All rights reserved. All images and text © Copyright 2024 Chris Maynard - Member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation (Formerly
the Worldwide Nature Artists Group) www.natureartists.com.
This site represents the original artwork (nature art and wildlife art) of nature
artist and wildlife artist of Chris Maynard and is protected by international copyright laws. Use
of nature art, wildlife art or any other images or text from this site, requires
permission in writing from Chris Maynard (Featherfolio).
This site is part of the Artists for Conservation (AFC) Web site. (Wildlife
Art - Nature Art - Conservation) Artists for Conservation is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to
nature art, wildlife art and conservation. On this site you will find world-class
nature art and wildlife art by today's leading nature artists & wildlife artists.
The AFC site is the Web's premier location for nature art, wildlife
artists
All content appearing in pages featuring Chris Maynard is the sole responsibility of Chris Maynard. The opinions expressed on these artists' pages are those of Chris Maynard and do not necessarily reflect those of the Artists for Conservation
Foundationi (AFC).
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