[Art] WIP - The black-maned lion-tailed bird of paradise (related to the moon sickles, of course!)

[moonvoice]

Rumours of me working on another faux bird of paradise can be confirmed!

Another rare, island-living bird. The maned lion-tails are known for the glorious manes they grow in during breeding season. Upon successful completion of courtship, the female plucks out each of the mane feathers individually, and uses them to line her nest. The larger the mane, the more successful the nest, and the more offspring usually raised to fledge.

More information soon!

Comments

[white_rabbit]

*jaw drops!*

I can't wait to see the colour palette for this one. :D

[moonvoice]

I can tell you now! It'll likely be shades of black, gold, ochre, white and silver. :)

[white_rabbit]

I heart it already!

[outlineofash]

Your linework is always so beautiful, but this piece especially is making my jaw drop.

[moonvoice]

Hee, thanks!

[ariestess]

Oh, that's pretty! And the bird sounds absolutely fascinating!

[moonvoice]

Thanks! :D

[travelyggdrasil]

Will there be prints available of this piece when it's done? Or... maybe the original? My purse strings are tight, but I would love to get a copy of this at some point!

[moonvoice]

The original will be available, but prints will be too, for sure. :D

[lyonesse]

wow. beautiful art, fascinating critter! :)

[moonvoice]

Thank you! :D

[silverjackal]

I can tell from the theme that the colours on this will be spectacular. I know you don't need any more "projects", but I would love to see a whole bestiary of your devising. :)

[moonvoice]

There might be some flashes of crimson red in there as well, haven't decided yet. I'd love to do a bestiary too, fictional creatures are a tremendous amount of fun.

[xmetanoiax]

OH. EM. GEE. YES!

[moonvoice]

YAY! :D