Hi everyone, thanks so much for the feedback. It’s really pushed this piece ahead.
@MirkaH The breakdown of the anatomical issues really helped! I checked the references I had and you were right. Good spots. I’m not sure where I’m going to land but I know that naturalism is going to be a big part of my work. I don’t know if I necessarily have the technical skill for science illustration, but I am exploring that as a potential pathway. Also, education illustration - specifically education comics. So, long story short, I may not be going for realism but I want science to be a big part of my work. I guess I’m a little in-between. By the way I checked your website and I really like your work! My background is in printmaking as well. I really admire your wood engraving.
@gavpartridge i alpha locked my line work and played around with the values, does this look better?
I’m still trying to tackle the bird/tree collision. I can shuffle things around but it’s going to set the piece back a bit. I think playing with values helped to separate the space a little. What do you all think?