Life’s Wonders Drift in on a Feather

Where Feathers Come From, tby Chris Maynard, showing life's wonders in feather art (© Chris Maynard)

Where Feathers Come From
turkey feather
© Chris Maynard


Chris Maynard’s Creative Process
Where Feathers Come From, by Chris Maynard, showing life's wonders in feather art (© Chris Maynard)

detail, Where Feathers Come From
© Chris Maynard


“Feathers,” artist Chris Maynard says, “represent life’s wonders.”


A trained biologist, Maynard knows a lot about birds and their feathers. He can tell you everything from the structure of feathers to the patterns of bird migration.


Turning to Art

Although he studied the sciences, Maynard grew up around art. And his artist mother was very careful not to squelch her son’s creativity. When his mom passed away in 2008, Maynard had a life-changing “Oh, I see” moment. He decided to turn away from his science career to the art she had taught him to love.


Now, he says “I feel like I’ve come home.”


Maynard’s dad was influential on his son’s work as well....

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Published on November 04, 2013 02:00
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