WARNING: OLD artwork!
There are four phases of the pheonix I drew...these are three of them. The last stage is on another page (Which, ironically, I drew first)
Stage 1 (or 4?...Depending...) : Egg. Complete with pile of ashes of previous incarnation.
Stage 2: Hatchling. Ashes still visible.
Stage 3: Adult. I didn't find it neccessary to draw the adoleccent stage, as it would look pretty similar to the adult. I was pretty impressed with the way this came out. Very proud-looking. Although now the feet look wonky. Bird feet are a pain. I've gotten better at them since this though.
Spore versions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjiNN9Q2VAY&feature=share&list=UUusr_jM2f4D7kBwHj6jXp3w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMnxbjjeQrg&feature=share&list=UUusr_jM2f4D7kBwHj6jXp3w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA51hOgwEcc&feature=share&list=UUusr_jM2f4D7kBwHj6jXp3w
All creatures (C) VioletWhirlwind