a weird bird
This is a beautiful creature design....the lighting on this is wonderfully subtle! I am in love with the head/face design and coloration, in particular the red eye contrasting with the black skin of the face. Agree with mcmadmissle, the translucent wing membrane effect is expertly done! It would be very cool to see a small series of these creatures, in various poses and lighting conditions.....
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mcmadmissile
Ahhh that semi translucent wing membrane effect is stellar.