An ink drawing of a bear howling, rendered in shades of white, timberwolf, and ash.

Shayna Larsen

Painting with water, earth, and quiet moments of connection.

Juried Member2026
Tour Artist2026, 2025

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Based in: Boulder
Works in: Watercolor
Styles: Expressionism
Subjects: Wildlife · Birds

Selected work.

An ink drawing of a bison's head, rendered in shades of Natural Gray and Pablo, with a striking eye.

A watercolor painting of a bear with a bee on its head, rendered in shades of alabaster and mist gray.

An ink drawing of an appaloosa horse's head, rendered with fine detail and a dynamic mane.

A detailed ink drawing captures the intense gaze of a snowy owl's eye and beak against a white background.

A watercolor painting of a snowy owl's head and chest, rendered in shades of alabaster and tea.

An ink painting of a bison's head, rendered in shades of alabaster and pearl bush with striking nomad eyes.

Two young foxes are rendered in watercolor with a delicate touch, their amber eyes captivating.

A detailed watercolor painting of a single feather, rendered in earthy tones of Equator, Shingle Fawn, and Grain Brown.

A watercolor painting of a snowy owl in flight, rendered in alabaster and pearl bush tones with a focus on its wings.

An ink drawing of a wolf's face, rendered in shades of gray and soft amber, with a striking yellow eye.

A watercolor painting depicts a hummingbird hovering near brown poppies with a blue, abstract background.

A watercolor painting of a hummingbird amidst yellow flowers, rendered in an impressionistic style with a soft palette.

A watercolor painting of a bison's head in shades of gray and white, rendered with expressive brushstrokes.

A watercolor painting of a Highland cow in shades of San Juan and White, with a focus on its shaggy fur and horns.

A striking watercolor painting captures a moose in shades of blue and white, with a focus on its impressive antlers and textured fur.

A watercolor painting of a bear looking up at a bee, rendered in shades of Fiord and Rock Blue.

A watercolor painting of a fox in shades of San Juan and Kashmir Blue against a white background.

A watercolor painting of an owl's face in shades of Nile Blue and Fiord against an Alabaster background.

A delicate watercolor painting of a brown and white feather, rendered with soft washes and subtle details.

A spotted feather is rendered in watercolor with a palette of Clam Shell, Antique Brass, and Bone.

A delicate watercolor painting of a spotted feather in earthy tones of Romance and Bone.

A watercolor painting of a single feather with delicate washes of Muesli, Paarl, and Romance.

A watercolor painting of a single feather in shades of blue and brown.

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In situ.

A watercolor painting of a bison's face in shades of blue, rendered with expressive brushstrokes.

Six delicate watercolor paintings of feathers in shades of Bistre, Bronco, and Tide are displayed on a wall.

Four watercolor paintings of feathers in shades of Desert, Pickled Bean, and Vanilla.

Four watercolor paintings of feathers in shades of brown, green, pink, and blue.

A black and white photograph captures a bear's head with its mouth open, set against a neutral background.

Behind the scenes.

An artist paints a buffalo in a field with mountains and a dog nearby at sunset.

A close-up of clay pigment being prepared for paint making in a studio.

An artist works on a piece in their studio, surrounded by their artwork.

About the artist.

My watercolor practice is an exploration of presence, nature, and the subtle intelligence that connects all living things. I work primarily with wildlife and feather imagery, painting moments of quiet encounter rather than spectacle. Water is both my medium and collaborator. I often incorporate intentional processes such as crystallized water, flower essences, crystal-infused water, and handmade earth pigments sourced locally, allowing the materials themselves to carry meaning. My work balances realism with spaciousness, using restraint, light, and negative space to invite stillness. Each piece is created as an offering of connection—between viewer and subject, human and animal, inner and outer worlds—reminding us that we are not separate from the natural systems we belong to.

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