Owl in Tree

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This is my recent project.  The picture on the left is my reference.  I have painted the owl and then proceeded with painting the bark. 

 

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Here I have sketched in the bark of the tree with detail sepia.

 

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Last night I added some more detail in the feathers and highlights in the eyes.  Then I worked more on the bark of the tree adding in the darker color to create depth in the texture.

 

Check back for more progress!