Here's the story of a man trained in biology and ecology that chose to leave the scientific world behind to turn to a career in art. The only thing he took with him from his previous training is the scalpel and surgical scissors, which are his version of pencils and brushes. The Washington-based artist Chris Maynard has been working with feathers since he was 12.
His first tools were real vintage forceps, eye surgery scissors, and magnifying glasses that were passed down in his family from generation to generation. His process of collecting the feathers is no picnic either. Instead of leisurely scavenging in the park, Maynard works with zoos and private aviaries. With these high-quality materials, his artworks come out as pristine as possible. No birds are harmed in the process, as all the feathers he uses are shed naturally by the birds.
You can see more of his works here: Instagram | Facebook | Website or by clicking the sources beneath each photo.
Subscribe and REMOVE ALL ADS
LOVE our articles but HATE our ads? For only $3.89 per month, enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience that lets you focus on what matters most — enjoying all of our content, uninterrupted. 🔒 100% Secure Payment 📅 Cancel Anytime, No Strings Attached Unlock a cleaner, faster browsing experience today and gain the freedom to navigate without visual clutter.
Ready for a Ad-Free experience? Upgrade now for just $3.89/month!
To enable your Ad-Free Subscription, please fill the fields below
Thank you for your subscription!
Your subscription was successful, now you can enjoy an ad-free experience!! Note: To make sure you get no ads, please make sure to log in to your account. If you are logged in already, then refresh the page. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
Subscribe
Love Seeing Fine Art and Performances?
Get updates on new posts directly to your inbox!
Login
Login via Email
The new BabaMail app is now available at the app stores.
