Chris Maynard is an American artist who creates delicate sculptural compositions using real feathers. He is also the author of the book "Feathers: Form and Function." His artistic capabilities are complemented by a scholarly knowledge of biology and ecology. 

"Chris Maynard 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 by art collectors, the press, and a wide and growing variety of people from around the world." - natureartists.com