Throughout history, people have found diverse uses for bird feathers, from embellishing hats and masks to crafting intricate jewelry, and much more. However, Chris Maynard took feather art to another level.

Throughout history, people have found diverse uses for bird feathers, from embellishing hats and masks to crafting intricate jewelry, and much more. However, Chris Maynard took feather art to another level.

I carve birds' feathers into intricate art in order to make their natural beauty more noticeable. The work highlights the patterns and colors of the feathers themselves, inviting the viewer to look and look again.

I carve birds' feathers into intricate art in order to make their natural beauty more noticeable. The work highlights the patterns and colors of the feathers themselves, inviting the viewer to...

Chris Maynard

This art is made of real feathers. Each piece is backed to make it sturdy but what you see is the actual feather, unchanged, uncolored. To retain the natural curves of the feathers, they are set apart from the white backgrounds...

This art is made of real feathers. Each piece is backed to make it sturdy but what you see is the actual feather, unchanged, uncolored. To retain the natural curves of...

Chris Maynard

I create this art because I want people to see the world in new ways. I feel successful when people see my art or read my book and say, “I will never see feathers and birds in the same way.” ...

I create this art because I want people to see the world in new ways. I feel successful when people see my art or read my book and say, “I will...

Chris Maynard