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Commissioned lineart for a new shop on Gaia called 'Sands of Ra'. I just made up some sort of hawk/eagle/falcon things-- this is the lineup, minus the egg stage. I like their feets!Related content
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Ahh so beautiful birdies!
I love the style here
All of them are so poofy, hihi.
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I love the way you draw birds they have so much characterΒ
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You'll have to contact the owner of the shop on Gaia to get one.
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where's that? 
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It's a breedables shop on Gaia. You can google it. I think it's closed now, though.
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aw.. ok. I was just wondering if you could make me one of my OC's in that style, you know? If not, thank you for the info!
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Do you have any advice (good books or something) for one who want to learn how to draw wings and don't own an owl or a hawk to look for reference?
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Find a zoo nearby, or some good reference photos!
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Oh, I was hoping there was a specific book on the subject...
Anyway, thans for reply
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Everyone always wants a book, but the truth is there is no substitute for learning from life whenever possible. However, Floyd Sholtz has some books out specifically on birds of prey and owls for the artist, which include photographs from angles you almost never see. These angles show details on the birds that are difficult to see in most photography. [link]
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Thanks again, you're very kind
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Ha! I finally found you! You do all the pin designs for the Canadian DI teams right? I love your art and love your pins. (I designed all the phoenix pin series, flutterby, spirit wolves, leopard/tiger pins you may have seen in previous years so you may sort of know who I am.) These eagles are fantastic and were my favorite pins from that year, by the way.
Are you coming to globals this year? I would love to meet you!
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Hey! Cool to meet another pin designer! I think I have seen some of your pins. 
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Well... I am dating someone living in Ontario at the moment so there's a chance haha. It's too bad you're not more involved! DI is fantastic. I'm an alumni of the program but I love the pin trading so I come down to globals. It's really fun to see everyone's response to your pin art
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I may do that! I've been invited a few times, but it's very difficult for me to travel with how busy work is. I'll chat with my DI pals about it, maybe for next year!
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I see you're involved with raptors as well. That's incredibly cool. I'm applying to veterinary school at the moment and I would love to work with raptors. I applied to the University of Guelph as one of my possible schools though I'm still waiting to hear if I have an interview or not. If I do, I'll certainly be in the area. How did you get involved with raptor work?
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At the University of Guelph (graduated a few years back), with the Wild Bird Clinic (now 'Wild Ontario'). There are captive, non-releasable birds that are looked after by volunteers-- almost all of who are students at the university. I volunteered with that program for years, and still have close contacts with them-- then I got hired at a nearby raptor centre, and now I manage it. I'll have you up if you end up interviewing at UoG.
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That would be awesome. I'll be sure to let you know if I do. Also, I think I found you on facebook. Friend me and we can move this conversation out of the art comments lol.
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do you know of any bird that might resemble the second one from the left? The golden one? I know you made these up, but I was wondering if you knew of a bird species that looked similar to that one. It's so beautiful, I love its colors~
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The colouring of that one was inspired by a mix of Ornate Hawk-eagle and Red-tailed Hawk-- but no, there's nothing that looks really close. Ornate Hawk-eagles are amazing, though: [link]
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ah, I see how you were inspired by those. I thought Red-Tailed Hawk at first, but I wasn't sure what else was in there. Ornate Hawk-Eagles really are beautiful though, thank you for the link!
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can i get your permission to use one of these for an avatar art commission i have?
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Sorry, please do not-- these were commissioned by someone for a specific person and are not free for use.
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ok thank you for clarifying that
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i love the young bird on the right.. cute ^^
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I just had to fav. I kept coming back to this one because of the adults on the end. They're so beautiful! And their fuzzy feet are just so cute!
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-takes them secretly-
They're sooo gorgeous! <3
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HOLY i was silently scrolling across and then BAM a little bunddl of fluff how wierd of it to sundenly apper there οΌοΌ
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I was scrolling sideways through the full view admiring them quietly to myself and the boom! I saw the little bundle of fluff at the end! So adorable!
They are all brilliant and I agree, I love the feets
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THEIR FEATHERS ARE COLORED WITH EPIC WIN!
8D SO Do want!! ^-^ Feet are the bomb! LAMFO!!! The baby makey me LoL'd
YOU LIKE SO GO GIRL! 8D
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I like their feets, too XD *envious of style*
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I love how the adult eagle/hawks/falcons look!^^ Do you know what species they are?
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They're made-up! Falcon-hawks, kinda.
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woow!! awesome stylizaton and overall..just..greatness1 8D
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That's wonderful!
I like how you draw birds of prey!
Keep going!
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Friggin cute, the little baby
excellent job
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these are really cool. looks really awesome.
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